Current Issues
Slight increase in the number of new coronavirus infections
Press release
6.8.2020 10.22
The number of new coronavirus infections in Finland almost unchanged
Press release
30.7.2020 11.00
Coronavirus situation is stable and closely monitored
Press release
23.7.2020 11.06
Coronavirus epidemic continues to wane
Press release
16.7.2020 9.51
EU health ministers to discuss how to improve pandemic preparedness
Press release
15.7.2020 13.01
Amendments to pharmaceutical legislation aim to ensure availability and sufficiency of medicines
Press release
9.7.2020 14.45
Mobile application for effectively breaking chains of COVID-19 transmission to be introduced in autumn
Press release
9.7.2020 14.26
COVID-19 situation has remained stable throughout Finland
Press release
9.7.2020 12.51
COVID-19 situation is stable — certain changes in infection rates need to be monitored closely
Press release
2.7.2020 10.08
Terms and conditions for sale of personal protective equipment for professional use to change
Press release
30.6.2020 15.25
Legislative amendments strengthening livelihoods of employees to remain in force until end of year — central government to contribute to financing of earnings-related allowances paid during layoff
Press release
29.6.2020 16.47
Coronavirus epidemic has calmed down in Finland – infections still possible
Press release
25.6.2020 10.04
Working group: Effects of the coronavirus epidemic on the wellbeing of children must be rectified – Special attention on combatting inequality
Press release
24.6.2020 13.30
Partial lifting of restrictions on restaurants, cafes and bars from 13 July – remaining restrictions in force until 31 August
Press release
18.6.2020 12.25
COVID-19 epidemic continues to slow down in Finland but infections still possible
Press release
17.6.2020 20.27
Government proposes temporary compensation to basic social assistance clients due to epidemic
Press release
17.6.2020 14.17
Situation concerning protective equipment of health and social services further improved
Press release
17.6.2020 12.03
EU4Health programme receives fairly positive first reactions from health ministers
Press release
12.6.2020 17.49
Exempt amount of unemployment benefit to be raised and conditions for commuting and relocation allowance to be amended temporarily
Press release
11.6.2020 14.14
Legislative proposal for a mobile application for effectively breaking chains of COVID-19 transmission moves forward
Press release
11.6.2020 14.04
The coronavirus changed everyday life — it pays to care for your wellbeing
Column
11.6.2020 13.00
EU health ministers to discuss new EU health programme on 12 June
Press release
11.6.2020 12.31
Coronavirus epidemic continues to slow down in Finland
Press release
11.6.2020 10.00
Pasi Pohjola: The best way to avoid coronavirus infection
Column
7.6.2020 15.32
Government proposes to extend temporary amendments to Unemployment Security Act to strengthen livelihoods of employees
Press release
5.6.2020 12.24
Government proposes central government contributions to financing of earnings-related allowances paid during layoff
Press release
5.6.2020 12.23
Some slow-down in the coronavirus epidemic in the past two weeks
Press release
4.6.2020 10.01
Current situation of protective equipment of health and social services
Press release
3.6.2020 16.03
Expert group: The COVID-19 crisis has revealed the strengths and fractures of the welfare society
Press release
3.6.2020 12.03
Restaurants open on 1 June – restrictions prevent the risk of COVID-19 infection
Press release
29.5.2020 16.47
