Coronavirus prevention in Finland - Restrictive measures are lifted gradually

27.5.2020 14.30

The Government announced 16.3.2020 that there is a state of emergency in the country as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. The aim is to protect the population and to safeguard the functioning of society and the economy.

On Sunday 3 May and today 4 May, the Government held an informal meeting to discuss an action plan for a hybrid strategy to manage the coronavirus crisis and for ways of gradually lifting the restrictive measures.

In the coronavirus situation, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health issues the official instructions concerning healthcare and social welfare to municipalities, hospital districts, Regional State Administrative Agencies and other relevant parties. Information about the coronavirus produced by different Government ministries is available on the Government website.

Government outlines basis for health and social services reform

5.6.2020 14.52
The Government has finalised the policy outlines for the health and social services reform, on the basis of which preparations for the reform will continue. The aim is to circulate the draft bills on the restructuring of health and social services for comments in June.

Expert group: The COVID-19 crisis has revealed the strengths and fractures of the welfare society

3.6.2020 12.03
The situation requires both immediate and long-term measures to maintain the preconditions, equity and equality of the welfare society, as was outlined by Archbishop Emeritus Kari Mäkinen.
Strengthening wellbeing and equality during and after the corona crisis (Government publications 2020:19) (in Finnish)
Summary in English

Supplementary budget funds for a coronavirus vaccine, testing, income security, and support for children, young people, families and the elderly

2.6.2020 22.48
Lisätalousarvio
In the fourth supplementary budget, the Government proposes appropriations to be granted to the administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health to be used for unemployment security, for purchasing a coronavirus vaccine, for coronavirus testing, social assistance and social services for children, young people and families, among other things.