The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The amendment to the decree will enter into force on 23 April at 00.00.

On 22 April, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health published an implementation plan with the primary objective of reducing inequalities On 22 April, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health published an implementation plan with the primary objective of reducing inequalities related to the wellbeing, health and safety of people in different population and age groups in Finland. The plan includes a total of 144 measures due to be implemented by 2030.

Over the past five weeks, the number of new COVID-19 cases has clearly declined. This is a good sign indicating that the epidemic is calming down in Finland. The current restrictions and recommendations and the closure of businesses serving food and beverages have clearly been effective and prevented infections.