Press releases
New COVID-19 cases still reported in large numbers across Finland — no significant increase in number of infections over Christmas
Press release
21.1.2021 10.00
Minister Kiuru: Manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines should stick to agreed vaccine deliveries
Press release
20.1.2021 16.50
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health reforms guidance of information management in healthcare and social welfare — two new cooperation groups for regional operators
Press release
19.1.2021 12.01
Government and central labour market organisations commit to promoting equality in pay
News item
18.1.2021 9.00
Finland and five other EU Member States urge Commission to ensure BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine deliveries
Press release
15.1.2021 17.10
Priorities of the Kanta Services in 2021 have been confirmed
Press release
15.1.2021 14.00
Decrease in number of COVID-19 cases — testing recommended for anyone with even mild symptoms
Press release
14.1.2021 10.00
EU health ministers to discuss rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in EU Member States at videoconference on 13 January
Press release
13.1.2021 10.04
Minister Kiuru calls on EU to take action to ensure delivery of vaccines
Press release
7.1.2021 21.04
Restrictions on entry extended until 9 February
Press release
7.1.2021 14.10
Fewer people were tested for coronavirus during Christmas week – Number of reported cases fell
Press release
30.12.2020 20.07
Koronavilkku mobile app to be made interoperable with EU/EEA apps
Press release
30.12.2020 13.19
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sent a circular of hybrid strategy to manage the COVID-19 crisis
News item
29.12.2020 12.24
Growth rate of new COVID-19 cases has slowed down, but the situation remains serious
Press release
23.12.2020 15.46
Ministries review nationwide recommendation to work remotely – grounds for keeping recommendation in force still strong
Press release
23.12.2020 15.10
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health updates the action plan to manage COVID-19
Press release
22.12.2020 15.24
Healthcare and social welfare workers first in line to get authorised COVID-19 vaccines on voluntary basis
Press release
22.12.2020 13.46
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health welcomes contribution to preparation of the Government Report on Equality
News item
21.12.2020 15.19
Finland strengthens economy of wellbeing approach by joining Wellbeing Economy Governments network
Press release
21.12.2020 11.00
First doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be administered in Finland possibly on 27 December
Press release
18.12.2020 12.07