Updated: 9.7.2021 17:17
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are grouped under two subheadings according to whether they are in force until further notice or whether they are outdated.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Outdated and repealed official instructions, guidelines, decisions and recommendations: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
Health security at Finland’s borders: The list of low-risk countries has been updated
Press release
22.7.2021 14.34
Restrictions on opening hours of food and beverage service businesses in several regions
Press release
22.7.2021 14.18
COVID-19 infections continue to increase – infected and exposed people have an obligation to assist authorities in preventing further infections
Press release
22.7.2021 10.01
Many new COVID-19 cases reported among young adults visiting bars, restaurants and social events — burden on hospitals remains moderate
Press release
15.7.2021 10.01
All three types of EU Digital COVID Certificate now available in My Kanta Pages
Press release
14.7.2021 9.00