Press releases about Coronavirus

Freedom of movement in social welfare units may be restricted if necessary
Press release 2.4.2020 9.00
Government proposes temporary amendments to the Unemployment Security Act, Act on Financing Unemployment Benefits and Act on Unemployment Funds
Press release 2.4.2020 13.38
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health gives instructions to municipalities on home care services during the coronavirus outbreak
Press release 31.3.2020 16.30
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health clarifies the instructions to municipalities on home care services during the coronavirus outbreak
Press release 1.4.2020 15.30
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health: municipalities must secure basic-level health and social services and support the most vulnerable under emergency conditions
Press release 20.3.2020 14.55
Finland to join the Joint Procurement Agreement
Press release 27.3.2020 14.10
Export of certain personal protective equipment outside the EU requires a licence– in Finland the licensing authority is the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Press release 26.3.2020 14.35
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health: Guidelines for protecting health of employees during coronavirus epidemic
Press release 25.3.2020 11.28
Preparedness of oral healthcare clinics during the coronavirus outbreak – Guidance in more detail from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Press release 24.3.2020 16.42
The Finnish State will ensure the sufficiency of protective equipment throughout the country
Press release 24.3.2020 19.32
Hospital districts instructed to reallocate non-urgent care capacity to treatment of patients infected with coronavirus
Press release 20.3.2020 14.38
Advice for the over-70s on protecting themselves from the coronavirus
Press release 19.3.2020 9.59
Municipalities have the right to deviate from time limits for non-urgent healthcare and assessment of the need for social welfare services due to the coronavirus out-break
Press release 17.3.2020 16.04
Preparedness of oral healthcare clinics during the coronavirus outbreak – Guidance in more detail from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Press release 19.3.2020 16.23
EU health ministers start regular video meetings to intensify information exchange on coronavirus situation
Press release 12.3.2020 18.25
Digital coronavirus information service now open to the public
Press release 16.3.2020 19.12
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health gives practical guidance on preparedness of oral healthcare clinics during the coronavirus outbreak
Press release 13.3.2020 18.19
Prohibiting public events in Finland: Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sent guidelines to the regional state administrative agencies
News item 12.3.2020 18.59
Recommendation to the employees and employers of healthcare and social welfare services and educational institutions in the coronavirus situation
Press release 12.3.2020 8.06
On 12 March at 4 p.m., EU health ministers will hold a video meeting due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation
Press release 12.3.2020 14.10
Coronavirus information points at airports and ports
Press release 4.3.2020 13.03
EU health ministers: EU Member States to intensify cooperation and information exchange on coronavirus situation
Press release 6.3.2020 16.36
Kirsi Varhila: Finland started preparing for the coronavirus disease before it hit the headlines
Column 5.3.2020 14.54
EU health ministers to meet on 6 March to discuss COVID-19 outbreak
Press release 5.3.2020 14.12
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health appointed a group to coordinate preparedness for public health emergencies
News item 25.2.2020 8.57