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Press releases about Coronavirus Current Issues More healthcare professionals to be allowed to administer vaccines Type: Press release Publication date: 25.4.2024 13.56 New Pandemic Preparedness Plan takes account of experiences during COVID-19 er...

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6.8.2020 | At the national level, the number of new coronavirus infections is still small, even though there has been a slight increase in reported cases in July. 

10.3.2022 | Stora mängder av viruset cirkulerar fortfarande bland befolkningen. Vaccinet ger dock fortfarande ett bra skydd mot allvarliga sjukdomsformer. Det är särskilt viktigt för personer som hör till riskgrupperna och personer över 60 år att ta alla tre vaccindoser. I och med att restriktionerna blir lindrigare blir det allt viktigare att var och en själv försöker förhindra smittspridning.

7.6.2020 | The recent public discussion on face masks has been lively and varied. Knowledge and scientific evidence have been used quite well, but also in a way that is too selective and prone to overinterpretation. Unfortunately, all too few have considered the matter relative to the epidemic situation in our country and the primary means to prevent infections.

9.4.2020 | Finland’s COVID-19 testing strategy is based on the principle of test – trace contacts – and treat. This strategy was adopted for tracing infections at the start of the epidemic. At the same time, our central aim has been to increase the testing capacity.

4.5.2025 | Koronaviruspandemia ja sosiaalityö – Globaalit haasteet ja rat- kaisut (PANDA) VN25259/2020 Loppuraportin tiivistelmä 2023 2 Sisällysluettelo 1. TUTKIMUSHANKKEEN TARKOITUS JA TAVOITTEET ................................................................

11.6.2020 | The coronavirus outbreak in spring has changed everyday routines. After the initial shock, some people are even better than before. For others, a possible new wave of the virus and their own future may be frightenining and a source of anxiety. Managing daily life may be difficult.

3.9.2020 | The coronavirus situation remains stable in Finland, although the number of infections and the incidence of the disease increased at the beginning of August, compared to the low figures in June and at the beginning of July. Since then, the numbers have stabilised and remained largely unchanged for a month.

3.12.2020 | The coronavirus situation is rapidly worsening in Finland. Over the past two weeks, the number and incidence of cases has risen sharply in almost all regions. This development calls for an immediate and proactive response.

15.5.2020 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has issued a circular to the Regional State Administrative Agencies on how to implement the guidelines of the relevant government resolution at public events and gatherings. The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Institute for Health and Welfare have prepared general guidelines on indoor and outdoor events.

11.8.2020 | To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, more measures will be targeted at travellers arriving in Finland from so-called high-risk countries. These include an official quarantine order or a requirement to take a coronavirus test. The matter is currently being prepared as the aim is to introduce rapidly a new operating model.

International examples to help Finland create governance model for wellbeing economy 4.12.2025 8.46 The economy of wellbeing offers tools for policy makers to secure the preconditions for a good life both for the current population and future gene...

11.6.2020 | According to the assessment published on 11 June 2020, the coronavirus epidemic continues to slow down compared to the situation two weeks ago. The number of cases reported every week to the communicable diseases register has again decreased clearly.

1.4.2021 | Slightly fewer new COVID-19 cases were reported in Finland between 22 and 28 March than in the first weeks of the month. The current restrictions and recommendations and the closure of businesses serving food or beverages seem to have slowed down the spread of the epidemic. It takes some time for the restrictive measures to take effect, and the number of new cases remains high. Therefore, it is possible that the epidemic could take a rapid turn for the worse.

4.6.2020 | According to the assessment published on 4 June 2020, the coronavirus epidemic has continued to slow down compared to the situation two weeks ago.

5.3.2020 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for ensuring that Finland is prepared for both unexpected and gradually emerging situations that affect, or may affect, healthcare and social welfare services one way or another.

22.10.2020 | For the past month, the number of new COVID-19 infections has risen significantly in Finland, but now the growth rate seems to have slowed down. The percentage of positive samples of all tested samples has come down at national level compared to the previous week.

25.6.2020 | According to the assessment published on 25 June 2020, the coronavirus epidemic has calmed down in Finland. The number of cases reported weekly to the communicable diseases register has still continued to decrease.

COVID-19 disease in Finland Shortly Since July 2023, COVID-19 has been classified as a monitored communicable disease instead of a generally hazardous communicable disease. Vaccinations continue to be the most important way to protect against seri...

19.5.2020 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has updated its guidelines for elderly people to protect themselves from the coronavirus.

24.9.2020 | The number of new COVID-19 cases has risen in Finland over the past few weeks, and more hospital districts are reporting new cases. The rising incidence, the growing share of positive samples, the increasing difficulties to trace sources of infection and the growing number of further infections all foreshadow an approaching acceleration stage in the epidemic. People under 30 years of age account for about 50% of all cases.

13.8.2020 | The number and incidence of new coronavirus infections has clearly increased compared to the low figures at the beginning of July. Nevertheless, the number of cases remains relatively small at national level. The increased number of new cases is most evident in Helsinki and the Uusimaa region.

13.3.2020 | On 13 March, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health issued practical instructions to oral healthcare providers on how to prepare for the coronavirus outbreak in their clinic activities.

20.8.2020 | The number of new coronavirus infections remains relatively small at national level, although the number and incidence of cases have risen compared to the low figures at the beginning of July.

4.5.2025 | Koronaviruspandemia ja sosiaalityö – Globaalit haasteet ja rat- kaisut (PANDA) VN25259/2020 Loppuraportti 2023 2 Sisällysluettelo 1. TUTKIMUSHANKKEEN TARKOITUS JA TAVOITTEET ............................................................................

10.12.2020 | The number of new coronavirus infections is still at a high level and a number of regions are in the community transmission phase. It is possible that the epidemic will take a sudden turn for the worse across the country. However, there are indications that the sharp increase in new cases we saw in mid-November seems to have levelled off. We will have to wait a few weeks more before we can see the effects of the regional restrictions and recommendations. 

10.12.2020 | The Government has submitted a proposal on amending the Communicable Diseases Act. The aim is to strengthen the possibilities of local and regional authorities to take proactive and swift measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Most of the amendments regarding the coronavirus epidemic would be in place only on a temporary basis.

Social- och hälsovårdsministeriets anvisningar med anledning av coronavirusläget På denna sida finns social- och hälsovårdsministeriets myndighetsanvisningar och rekommendationer om coronavirusläget samlade. Social- och hälsovårdsministeriets brev...

3.4.2020 | The distribution of a letter with information on coronavirus has begun. The letter should reach every household in Finland by 9 April 2020 at the latest. The purpose of the letter is to provide every citizen with information on coronavirus and ways to avoid getting the virus.

7.5.2020 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment have appointed a high-profile group for strengthening wellbeing and equality in the aftermath of the coronavirus epidemic.

28.4.2020 | For the time being, the Finnish healthcare and social welfare system has been able to withstand the pressure caused by the coronavirus epidemic, says Kirsi Varhila, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Varhila provided an account of the current coronavirus situation to the Social Affairs and Health Committee of the Finnish Parliament on 28 April.

16.4.2020 | Loss of income would be compensated when a parent remains unpaid at home to care for their children during the epidemic. Loss of income would also be compensated in situations where a person has been directed to quarantine-like conditions upon return from abroad to Finland.

30.12.2020 | The number of coronavirus infections reported in Finland decreased during the Christmas week (21-27 December). The number of coronavirus tests administered also fell significantly from the previous weeks. It is therefore possible that cases will be reported with a delay in the near future.

3.4.2020 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health emphasises that, even under emergency conditions, mu-nicipalities must ensure social welfare and healthcare clients’ right to have access to services based on their individual needs. The right applies to all groups of people equally, including people with disabilities. The same principle applies to intensive care.

Regeringens proposition till riksdagen med förslag till lagar om temporär ändring av 3 kap. i sjukförsäkringslagen och om ändring av ikraftträdandebestämmelsen i en lag om temporär ändring av sjukförsäkringslagen PROPOSITIONENS HUVUDSAKLIGA INNEHÅ...

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Covidläget i Finland Kortfattat Covid-19 hör sedan juli 2023 till de sjukdomar som ska övervakas, men viruset räknas inte längre till de allmänfarliga smittsamma sjukdomarna. Vaccineringen är fortfarande den viktigaste metoden för att förebygga sj...

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19.12.2024 | Finska Ömsesidiga Läkemedelsskadeförsäkringsbolaget beviljas utan krav på motsäkerhet en statsgaranti (försäkringsgaranti) på 29,9 miljoner euro för försäkring av alla de vacciner mot covid-19 som ska delas ut i Finland 1.1.2025–31.12.2025.

Social- och hälsovårdsministeriets pressmeddelanden om coronaviruset Försäljning av vaccin mot covid-19 på apotek blir möjlig i höst SHM Typ: Pressmeddelande Utgivningsdatum: 11.7.2024 14.23 Flera yrkesgrupper inom hälso- och sjukvården får rätt a...

29.1.2024 | A recent report compares Finns’ state of health and Finnish health services with other EU states and Nordic countries. Released by the European Commission, focus areas of the report include the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and mental health. Although Finland does well in many respects, there are challenges especially in the availability of health services.

Covid-19 on heinäkuusta 2023 alkaen luokiteltu valvottavaksi tartuntataudiksi samalla kun pandemian aiheuttanut uusi koronavirus SARS-CoV-2 poistettiin yleisvaarallisten tartuntatautien luettelosta.

22.12.2020 | Koronavirusrokotteet, tilannekatsaus 22.12.2020 kansliapäällikkö Kirsi Varhila EMA 21.12.2020 BioNTech-Pfizer rokote  EMA puoltanut ehdollisen myyntiluvan myöntämistä Comirnaty® -rokotteelle ja EMA:n arvion mukaan valmisteen teho, turvallisuus ja...

11.7.2024 | Den statsgaranti som har beviljats Finska Ömsesidiga Läkemedelsskadeförsäkringsbolaget för försäkringsskydd i fråga om vaccin mot covid-19 kompletteras, så att den omfattar även andra vacciner än sådana som har köpts via EU:s mekanism för gemensam upphandling. Syftet med ändringen är att möjliggöra försäljning av vacciner mot covid-19 på apotek i höst.

12.4.2024 | Social- och hälsovårdsministeriet har publicerat den nya nationella planen för pandemiberedskapen inom social- och hälsovården som ska främja hälsosäkerhet och bekämpa de skador som en pandemi orsakar för människor, samhället och miljön

8.12.2025 | Seurantaraportti: YK:n vammaisten henkilöiden oikeuksien yleissopimuksen kansallinen toimintaohjelma (2020–2023) SOSIAALI- JA TERVEYSMINISTERIÖN JULKAISUJA 2023:24 Seurantaraportti: YK:n vammaisten henkilöiden oikeuksien yleissopimuksen kansalline...

25.4.2024 | Förordningarna har ändrats så att tandläkare, provisorer, farmaceuter, närvårdare och laboratorieskötare ska få rätt att ge vacciner i fortsättningen. Syftet med ändringarna är att försnabba i synnerhet säsongsvaccinationerna och att minska personalbristen inom hälso- och sjukvården. Förordningsändringarna träder i kraft den 1 maj 2024.

13.4.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has prepared an amendment to a decree by which COVID-19 caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 would no longer be classified as a generally hazardous communicable disease. In future, it would be defined as a monitored communicable disease. Comments are to be submitted by 5 May 2023.

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29.9.2022 | Incidensen av coronavirus och sjukdomsbördan har i och med hösten börjat öka i Finland och i många andra EU-länder. Mot vintern kommer antalet fall av covid-19 troligen att öka. Var och en kan genom sitt eget agerande förebygga spridningen av coronaviruset.

21.12.2023 | Lagstiftningen om smittsamma sjukdomar ska reformeras 2023–2025. Under reformen ordnas flera temaspecifika workshoppar där de centrala intressegrupperna får tillfälle att framföra sina synpunkter. Den första workshoppen ordnades den 18 december med temat näringsverksamhet och arbete.

2.6.2022 | The term of the group responsible for the situational picture and modelling of the COVID-19 epidemic ends in June 2022. The situational assessment report, published every other week, has monitored the development of the epidemic and the measures taken to curb the epidemic, but it will be put on hold for now. The question of what practices may need to be adopted in the autumn will be addressed later.

9.12.2022 | Social- och hälsovårdsministeriet begär utlåtande om en förordningsändring enligt vilken det ska bli möjligt att erbjuda vaccination mot covid-19 till barn som fyllt 6 år. I den gällande förordningen är åldersgränsen 5 år för vaccinationer mot covid-19. Remisstiden går ut den 5 januari 2023.

21.9.2023 | Lagstiftningen om smittsamma sjukdomar ska reformeras 2023–2025. Social- och hälsovårdsministeriet tillsätter en styrgrupp och en beredande arbetsgrupp för projektet. Målet är att effektivisera bekämpningen av smittsamma sjukdomar och förbättra beredskapen för epidemier och pandemier.

5.5.2022 | The number of COVID-19 patients in specialised and primary healthcare started to decline in April. The results of wastewater monitoring also indicate a downward trend in the epidemic. A fourth vaccine dose is recommended for people aged 12 or over who have a severely weakened immune system, people aged 80 or over and all older people living in residential care homes.

3.2.2022 | It is particularly important that people aged 60 or over and those belonging to risk groups get a third vaccine dose.

21.4.2022 | The number of COVID-19 patients in specialised and primary healthcare has decreased slightly. Vaccinations continue to provide effective protection against the more serious forms of the disease. A fourth vaccine dose is recommended for people aged 12 or over who have a severely weakened immune system, people aged 80 or over and all older people living in residential care homes.

19.5.2022 | COVID-19 also spread widely among the older population in early 2022. This led to a rise in the number of COVID-19-related deaths occurring within 30 days of testing positive. However, this trend took a downward turn in late April–early May. Despite the considerable number of infections, the mortality rate among those who have received at least three vaccine doses has clearly remained at a lower level when compared to the rest of the population.

21.12.2021 | Around 13,400 new COVID-19 cases were reported between 13 and 19 December, while in the previous week the number of new cases in Finland was around 10,600. On 20 December, the total number of confirmed cases of the Omikron variant was 83. The burden on hospital care and, in particular, intensive care is increasing.

29.12.2021 | Around 16,200 new COVID-19 cases were reported between 20 and 26 December, while in the previous week the number of new cases in Finland was around 13,800. On 29 December, the total number of confirmed cases of the Omikron variant was 172. The burden on hospital care and intensive care remained stable over the Christmas holidays.

3.2.2022 | Att ta den tredje vaccindosen är särskilt viktigt för personer som fyllt 60 år och för riskgrupperna.

21.3.2023 | Lagen om smittsamma sjukdomar ska ändras så att alla de yrkesutbildade personer inom hälso- och sjukvården som arbetar med att bekämpa smittsamma sjukdomar kan få uppgifter från det register över smittsamma sjukdomar som förs av Institutet för hälsa och välfärd. Nu kan endast smittskyddsläkare få dessa uppgifter. Lagändringen är för närvarande på remiss.

30.1.2023 | Av alla som reser från Kina till Finland ska flygbolagen enligt social- och hälsovårdsministeriets rekommendation kräva ett intyg över ett negativt covid-19-test som tagits högst 48 timmar före resan. Resenärerna ska också använda munskydd eller ansiktsmask under flygresan.

16.12.2021 | More than 10,500 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Finland between 6 and 12 December. The incidence of new infections continued to increase over the last 14-day period, standing at 360 per 100,000 inhabitants at the end of last week. About 145,000 tests are carried out weekly. On 15 December 2021, the total number of confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in Finland was 34. In addition, preliminary screening tests indicate that cases of the Omicron variant are clearly increasing.

2.12.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Finland. More than 8,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported between 22 and 28 November, which is more than 500 cases higher than in the previous week. The incidence of new COVID-19 cases over the last two-week period (15–28 November) was 279 per 100,000 inhabitants. Between 1 and 14 November the incidence of new cases was 201 per 100,000 inhabitants.

20.12.2022 | The Government decided on 20 December that private healthcare providers will receive supplies of the current coronavirus booster vaccine. The decision aims to ensure that not only people at risk serious COVID-19 infection can get vaccinated.

10.9.2021 | We now have an opportunity to create the conditions that encourage investment in a healthy population and planet, with adequately resourced, responsive and innovative health care, social care, environmental protection and related systems, the Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development appointed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) states in its final report.

20.12.2022 | Ersättningarna för coronavaccinationer enligt sjukförsäkringslagen betalas ut till utgången av juni 2023. Ersättningarna gäller också coronatestning. Rätten att få ersättning gäller de sjukförsäkrade personer som bor eller arbetar i Finland.

10.2.2022 | The need for hospital care due to COVID-19 has stayed at a high but stable level for two weeks now. The burden on intensive care has reduced considerably since mid-January. Getting a third vaccine dose is an important way of preventing the more serious forms of the disease and curbing the burden on hospital care.

5.1.2022 | Around 38,700 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the past seven days, between 26 December 2021 and 1 January 2022, compared to around 19,600 new cases in the previous week. On 4 January 2022, the total number of confirmed cases of the Omikron variant was 363. The overall burden on hospital care has risen, while the need for intensive care has stayed at its high level.

24.2.2022 | The need for hospital care has remained at a high but stable level. It is recommended that everyone aged 18 years or over take a third vaccine dose. The epidemiological situation is still serious. For that reason, the focus will be on people’s own measures to prevent the spread of infections as the restrictions are eased.

17.11.2022 | Ersättningar för coronavaccinationer enligt sjukförsäkringslagen ska kunna fås till utgången av juni 2023. Ersättningarna gäller också coronatestning. Rätten att få ersättning gäller de sjukförsäkrade personer som bor eller arbetar i Finland.

21.6.2023 | Förordningen om EU:s digitala covidintyg upphör att gälla den 30 juni 2023. I fortsättningen är covidintyget inte längre gemensamt för EU-länderna. Intyget fås fortfarande från Kanta-tjänsten, om det finns behov för det.

17.2.2022 | Koronaepidemia on tasaantunut parin viimeisen viikon aikana. Sairaalahoidon tarve on pysynyt tasaisen korkealla tasolla ja tehohoidon kuormitus samalla tasolla kuin viime viikolla. Kolmansien rokoteannosten ottamista suositellaan kaikille 18 vuotta täyttäneille, mutta erityisen tärkeää se on riskiryhmille ja 60 vuotta täyttäneille. Rajoitusten keventyessä korostuvat ihmisten omaehtoiset toimet tartuntojen leviämisen estämiseksi.

10.3.2022 | The virus that causes COVID-19 continues to circulate through the population. However, vaccines provide effective protection against severe forms of the disease. It is particularly important that people aged 60 or over and those belonging to risk groups get a third vaccine dose. As the restrictions are eased, the focus will be on people’s own measures to prevent the spread of infections.

13.1.2022 | Nearly 53,600 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Finland between 3 and 9 January, compared to more than 42,100 new cases in the previous week. Cases are now reported even among people who have been vaccinated. The need for inpatient specialised healthcare has grown considerably while the burden on intensive care remains high but relatively stable. Vaccinations continue to provide good protection against the more serious forms of the disease.

27.1.2022 | The estimated weekly total of COVID-19 cases was 52,000 in Finland between 17 and 23 January, compared to 57,000 in the previous week. Despite a fall in the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care, the burden on other specialised healthcare has remained unchanged at the national level. It is particularly important that people aged 60 or over and those belonging to risk groups get a third vaccine dose.

3.3.2022 | It is recommended that everyone aged 18 years or over take a third vaccine dose. Although the restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 have been eased, it is still important for people to stay at home when ill, to wear a mask in public indoor spaces and to practise good hand hygiene.

13.4.2023 | Social- och hälsovårdsministeriet har berett en förordningsändring som skulle innebära att covid-19 som orsakas av SARS-CoV-2-viruset inte längre skulle vara en allmänfarlig smittsam sjukdom. Det föreslås att covid-19 i fortsättningen ska definieras som en övervakningspliktig smittsam sjukdom. Ändringen av förordningen är på remiss fram till den 5 maj 2023.

20.1.2022 | Nearly 55,500 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Finland between 10 and 16 January, compared to more than 57,400 new cases in the previous week. The burden on inpatient specialised healthcare remains high. The burden on inpatient primary healthcare is also increasing rapidly. Vaccines provide good protection against the most serious forms of COVID-19. For this reason, it is particularly important that people aged 60 or over and those belonging to risk groups get a third dose.  

18.11.2021 | On 17 November, 86.2 per cent of the target population for COVID-19 vaccination in Finland, i.e. people who are 12 years of age or over, had received at least their first vaccine dose and 80.6 per cent also their second vaccine dose.

25.11.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Finland. Approximately 7,200 new cases were reported between 15 and 21 November. At the end of October, over 4,000 cases were reported weekly, and during the latest reporting period, between 15 and 21 November, over 7,000 cases. This is over 3,000 cases more on a weekly level. The weekly number of COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care has nearly tripled over the past three weeks.

19.1.2023 | Social- och hälsovårdsministeriet begär utlåtanden om en promemoria som beskriver behoven att utveckla lagen om smittsamma sjukdomar. Promemorian utgör en grund för en omfattande reform av lagstiftningen om smittsamma sjukdomar och innehåller olika aktörers och myndigheters förslag om vad som behöver utvecklas. Remisstiden går ut den 17 mars 2023.

22.6.2022 | Regeringens ministerarbetsgrupp för samordning av coronaåtgärder fick den 22 juni en översikt över sjukdomsläget och uppdateringarna av vaccinationsstrategin och strategin för testning och spårning.

9.12.2021 | Nearly 9,400 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Finland between 29 November and 5 December. The weekly number of reported COVID-19 cases has doubled from the end of October and the start of November. The number of new cases was about 4,200 between 25 and 31 October and about 5,200 between 1 and 7 November. The number of people seeking testing has also been increasing for several weeks now. The bur...

15.12.2022 | Finska Ömsesidiga Läkemedelsskadeförsäkringsbolaget beviljas utan krav på motsäkerhet en statsgaranti på 28,5 miljoner euro för försäkringsskydd i fråga om vaccin mot covid-19 för tiden 1.1.2023-31.12.2023.

5.8.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cased has increased by 56 per cent over the last week. The total number of new cases reported between 26 July and -1 August was 4,574 whereas, a week before, the number of new cases was 2,925.

22.7.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases has been increasing over the past four weeks. The total number of new cases reported between 12 and 18 July was 2,210. The number of cases per week has quadrupled and the share of positive samples has risen to 2.3 per cent since mid-June. Due to vaccination coverage, the number of serious cases requiring hospital care has not increased this summer as fast in proportion to the number of new cases as earlier during the epidemic.

30.9.2021 | In Finland, 83.8 per cent of the target population for COVID-19 vaccination, i.e. people who are 12 years of age or over, have received at least their first vaccine dose, and 69.7 per cent also their second vaccine dose. Between 22 and 29 September, the uptake of the first vaccine dose grew by 0.4 percentage points and the uptake of the second dose by 2.5 percentage points.

20.12.2022 | Statsrådet fattade idag beslut om att vaccin mot covid-19 ska överlåtas till aktörer inom den privata hälso- och sjukvården. Avsikten med beslutet är att även andra personer än de som riskerar att allvarligt insjukna i covid-19 ska kunna bli vaccinerade.

19.1.2023 | I fortsättningen kan vacciner mot covid-19 erbjudas till barn som är sex månader gamla eller äldre. Statsrådet godkände ändringen i förordningen den 19 januari. Hittills har åldersgränsen för vaccinerna mot covid-19 varit 5 år.

26.4.2023 | Finland deltar i beredningen av det nya internationella pandemiavtalet. Finland strävar efter ett avtal som förbättrar den globala hälsosäkerheten, men betonar samtidigt staternas eget ansvar för hälsosäkerheten och beredskapen.

30.6.2022 | Enligt förordningen är ersättningstaxan för PCR-tester fortsättningsvis 100 euro.

8.7.2022 | Finland har donerat cirka 400 000 vaccindoser till Nicaragua. Vaccindoserna kom fram i början av juli. Finland har förbundit sig till den internationella vaccinsolidariteten och betonar särskilt rätten för de mest utsatta människorna att få vaccin mot covid-19.

2.6.2022 | Mandatperioden för gruppen för lägesbilder och modeller över covid-19-epidemin löper ut i juni 2022. Gruppen har varannan vecka gett en lägesrapport om covid-19-epidemin och de åtgärder som vidtagits för att begränsa den, men den rapporteringen tar nu paus, och vilka rutiner det eventuellt blir i höst klarnar senare. Institutet för hälsa och välfärd (THL) bevakar fortsättningsvis hur covid-19-epidemin utvecklas och publicerar uppgifter om det på sin webbplats.

30.6.2022 | De som är borta från arbetet på grund av risken för smittspridning har rätt till dagpenning vid smittsam sjukdom även utan officiellt beslut om isolering till slutet av år 2022. Vid ansökan om dagpenning vid smittsam sjukdom ska sökanden lägga fram ett intyg över den tidsperiod under vilken det på grund av coronasmittorisken inte är tillrådligt att man deltar i förvärvsarbete.

4.11.2021 | On 3 November, 86 per cent of the target population for COVID-19 vaccination in Finland, i.e. people who are 12 years of age or over, had received at least one vaccine dose and 79 per cent two vaccine doses. According to the current estimate, Finland will achieve 80 per cent vaccination coverage by the end of this week.

5.12.2022 | Världshälsoorganisationen WHO förbereder för närvarande ett nytt internationellt avtal om förebyggande av, beredskap inför och hantering av pandemier. Målet är att avtalet ska vara färdig i maj 2024. Förhandlingarna förs i Geneve mellan den 5 och 7 december.