Updated: 19.10.2021 14:26
Guidelines of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health for the prevention of coronavirus
This page contains decisions, official instructions, guidelines and recommendations issued by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health concerning the coronavirus epidemic. Some of these were based on the Emergency Powers Act while others are based on other legislation, such as the Communicable Diseases Act and the Health Protection Act.
On this page, the instructions and guidelines are grouped under two subheadings according to whether they are in force until further notice or whether they are outdated.
Instructions, guidelines and recommendations in force until further notice:
Outdated and repealed official instructions, guidelines, decisions and recommendations:
Current issues
Changes to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses – restrictions to be introduced in South Ostrobothnia and Uusimaa
Press release
21.10.2021 13.29
Two-dose COVID-19 vaccination rate reaches 76 per cent for people aged 12 or over – burden on specialised healthcare remains substantial
Press release
21.10.2021 10.00
Health security at Finland’s borders: Exception to obligation to present COVID-19-related certificate or be tested
Press release
15.10.2021 18.48
COVID-19 passport can be introduced, provisions on entry into the country to remain in force
Press release
15.10.2021 17.03
Changes to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses — restrictions to be introduced in Central Ostrobothnia
Press release
14.10.2021 13.30