Current Issues
Increased flexibility in restrictions on food and beverage service businesses based on the epidemiological situation in the region and the main activities of the business
Press release
29.10.2020 15.19
General obligations for restaurants, bars and cafes during COVID-19 epidemic continue to apply until end of February 2021
Press release
29.10.2020 15.17
Growth rate of new COVID-19 cases appears to have levelled off — rapid developments in epidemic possible
Press release
29.10.2020 10.00
People need help quickly in times of crisis
Column
28.10.2020 11.13
Government adopts resolution on local and regional recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Press release
23.10.2020 13.57
Growth rate of new coronavirus cases stabilised compared to previous week
Press release
22.10.2020 10.00
Significant increase in number of COVID-19 infections
Press release
15.10.2020 10.50
Tighter restrictions to be imposed on food and beverage service businesses in six areas
Press release
9.10.2020 11.27
COVID-19 epidemic is clearly accelerating throughout almost all of Finland
Press release
8.10.2020 10.00
Temporary provisions of Communicable Diseases Act on restrictions concerning food and beverage service businesses to remain in force until end of February 2021
Press release
1.10.2020 14.39
COVID-19 epidemic appears to continue accelerating — regional preventive measures play a key role in curbing spread of infections
Press release
1.10.2020 10.00
New restrictions to be imposed on opening and licensing hours of restaurants, cafes and bars from 8 October to curb spread of COVID-19
Press release
30.9.2020 12.05
Signs of an accelerating coronavirus epidemic – all are urged to take responsibility to prevent spread of infections
Press release
24.9.2020 10.00
Number of COVID-19 cases has increased at an alarming rate in recent weeks
Press release
17.9.2020 10.00
Decisions of the government budget session support the prevention and management of COVID-19, safeguard the resources of organisations and strengthen the finances of municipalities and hospital districts
Press release
16.9.2020 18.17
Joint Nordic report: Labour inspectorates must prepare for new occupational health and safety risks
Press release
15.9.2020 11.03
COVID-19 situation remains moderate despite several mass exposures
Press release
10.9.2020 10.00
Grounds for paying communicable disease allowance will not be changed
Press release
4.9.2020 16.27
EU health ministers to discuss testing and quarantine practices and coronavirus vaccines
Press release
3.9.2020 12.06
Coronavirus epidemic remained stable in August
Press release
3.9.2020 10.03
Koronavilkku has now been published – download the app to your phone!
Press release
31.8.2020 14.06
Restrictions on restaurants remain unchanged
Press release
27.8.2020 13.42
Number of new coronavirus infections stable over past three weeks
Press release
27.8.2020 10.00
Finland to take part in joint EU procurement of coronavirus vaccines
Press release
21.8.2020 13.09
Number of new coronavirus infections in Finland is still relatively small – daily testing volumes have increased
Press release
20.8.2020 10.00
Coronavirus testing process to be accelerated and made more efficient in the autumn – aim to get people tested within 24 hours
Press release
19.8.2020 18.13
Restrictions on the sale of medicinal products containing paracetamol or dexamethasone to ensure their availability and sufficiency
Press release
18.8.2020 12.34
Number of coronavirus infections has clearly increased during the most recent monitoring period
Press release
13.8.2020 10.00
Health security of borders to be improved by new measures to prevent spread of coronavirus
Press release
11.8.2020 15.38
Slight increase in the number of new coronavirus infections
Press release
6.8.2020 10.22
