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11.2.2022 | The Government has amended the decree that restricts the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. This means that the opening and licensing hours of all food and beverage service businesses will be extended. In addition, the restrictions on the use of the COVID-19 passport will continue until the end of February.https://stm.fi/en/-/restaurant-restrictions-eased-restrictions-on-use-of-covid-19-passport-extended
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24.2.2022 | The Government has on repealed section 3, subsection 3 and sections 4 and 6 of the decree (1223/2021) that restricts the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. This means that the restrictions on the opening and alcohol serving hours as well as restrictions on the number of customers and customer seats in restaurants will be lifted.https://stm.fi/en/-/restaurant-restrictions-to-be-lifted-as-of-1-march
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6.5.2021 | The COVID-19 situation is stable and developing favourably. As a result, Finland has decided to discontinue the nationwide tiers of COVID-19 prevention measures. Going forward, the COVID-19 epidemic will be managed through regional restrictions and recommendations. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health will make a decision on the matter early next week.https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-prevention-in-finland-to-focus-on-regional-restrictions-and-recommendations
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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.https://stm.fi/en/-/focus-on-supporting-people-s-own-health-security-measures-as-epidemic-continues-and-covid-19-restrictions-are-eased
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10.5.2021 | On 10 May 2021, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health made the decision to discontinue the nationwide tiers of COVID-19 prevention measures. Going forward, COVID-19 prevention in Finland will focus on regional restrictions and recommendations.https://stm.fi/en/-/nationwide-covid-19-restrictions-to-be-eased-biggest-changes-in-areas-in-acceleration-phase
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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.https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-coronavirus-infections-down-on-previous-week-strict-restrictions-still-necessary
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Tobacco and nicotine policy The Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health directs and develops Finland’s tobacco and nicotine policy, the aim of which is ending the use of tobacco and other nicotine products. The goal has been confirmed in the...https://stm.fi/en/tobacco-nicotine-control
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15.4.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Finland has decreased noticeably over the past few weeks. The number started to fall before Easter. The current restrictions and recommendations and the closure of businesses serving food and beverages have clearly been effective and prevented infections. Vaccinations have also reduced infections, particularly among older people. It is imperative that t...https://stm.fi/en/-/clear-reduction-in-number-of-covid-19-cases-positive-trend-must-continue-before-restrictions-can-be-eased
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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...https://stm.fi/en/press-releases-about-coronavirus
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18.8.2020 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has decided to temporarily restrict the sale and release for consumption of medicinal products containing paracetamol or dexamethasone. The restrictions will enter into force on 18 August 2020 and will remain in force until 15 January 2021.https://stm.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-the-sale-of-medicinal-products-containing-paracetamol-or-dexamethasone-to-ensure-their-availability-and-sufficiency
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8.4.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases in Finland dropped before Easter, and this downward trend continues. The current restrictions and recommendations and the closure of businesses serving food or beverages have clearly had an impact. The positive trend can be maintained by continuing with the restrictions, and they should not be dismantled too early or too quickly. The number of new cases remains high, amounting to over 3,000 a week.https://stm.fi/en/-/downward-trend-in-covid-19-infections-positive-trend-can-be-kept-by-continuing-with-restrictions-long-enough
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Assessment of risks associated with gambling Assessing the risks and harm caused by gambling is statutory work conducted by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. The Ministry started to assess the risks and harm related to the running of gamb...https://stm.fi/en/assessment-of-risks-associated-with-gambling
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Cosmetic products Cosmetic product legislation ensures that the products are safe for human health. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for the general guidance, monitoring and development of operations pursuant to the Act on ...https://stm.fi/en/cosmetic-products
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Chemical oversight Chemicals legislation prevents harm caused by chemicals Chemicals legislation prevents harm caused by chemicals to health and the environment. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for the general guidance, mo...https://stm.fi/en/chemical-oversight
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3.12.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Restrictions on food and beverage service businesses that are necessary to prevent the spread of the epidemic will be introduced in Åland.https://stm.fi/en/-/restrictions-applicable-in-community-transmission-areas-to-be-introduced-in-aland
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5.1.2022 | The Government has amended the decree on temporary restrictions to the use of the COVID-19 passport referred to in section 58i of the Communicable Diseases Act. The COVID-19 passport cannot be used as an alternative to regional restrictions on public events and customer premises in Åland.https://stm.fi/en/-/temporary-restrictions-on-use-of-covid-19-passport-into-force-in-aland
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10.12.2020 | On 10 December, the Government decided to extend the restrictions on entry into the country until 12 January 2021. The COVID-19 epidemic is still clearly growing globally, and the number of infections is increasing in most countries. Although the number of new cases in Finland started to rise in the autumn after a calmer period in the summer, differences between the epidemiological situations in Finland and many other countries have recently grown sharply.https://stm.fi/en/-/1410869/restrictions-on-entry-extended-until-12-january
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10.12.2020 | The Government issued a new decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses owing to the COVID-19 epidemic.https://stm.fi/en/-/restrictions-imposed-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-to-continue-until-28-february-2021-restrictions-also-introduced-in-lapland-
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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...https://stm.fi/en/columns
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22.12.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. As from 24 December 2021, the use of the COVID-19 passport will be restricted for about three weeks. The restrictions on food and beverage services businesses that are necessary to prevent the spread of the epidemic will be introduced in the region of North Savo, while restrictions will be lifted for the Åland Islands.https://stm.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-opening-hours-and-serving-of-alcoholic-beverages-in-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-use-of-covid-19-passport-restricted