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CORONAVIRUS

Helsinki Mayor warns: amount of protective equipment is critical

The Nomad Today 4/8/20

Finland ordered protective equipment from China but nobody knows they provide the standards. 

Coronavirus

179 new coronavirus infections in Finland

The Nomad Today 4/8/20

For the first time, official statistics show more women infected than men. The incidence of the disease continues to rise, especially in Helsinki.

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CORONAVIRUS

Research warns of shortages and price increases for coffee and fruits due to Covid-19

The Nomad Today 4/8/20

Coronavirus does not pose a threat to Finland's food security but it may have effects on imports and prices, says Pellervo Economic Research.

Finland

Coronavirus will cost Finnish airports over 100 million euros

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

Air traffic sank by 57.2% in March at Helsinki-Vantaa airport. "And the numbers keep falling," says Finavia.

Finland

Rules for students to apply residence permits during Covid-19 pandemic

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

The backlog is huge at Migri's offices, where applications arrived on 2 September 2019 are currently waiting to be processed. However, this year there was a record number of applicants for study…

Coronavirus

Coronavirus kills 7 more people in Finland

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

This is the highest death toll recorded in a single day since the epidemic began. Four of those fatalities occurred in the Kuopio hospital area. The Turku region also registered its first…

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Video

Joulupukki sent us a message for quarantine times

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

"Now that we are all at home, we have a good time for everything. You should spend some time with your family, especially with the children. You can teach new things, something exciting maybe. You…

Coronavirus

Traffic restrictions and quarantine rules to be extended until 13 May

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

Traffic volumes at the land borders between Finland and Sweden and between Finland and Norway have decreased from normal by around 95%. At the moment, about 80–90% of traffic is freight transport.

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CORONAVIRUS

Norway claims to have coronavirus outbreak under control

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

Norwegian Minister of Health said the measures to prevent the spread "have worked," but the Director of the Institute for Public Health is not so sure.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

THL invites residents to antibody testing to evaluate Covid-19 spread

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

THL aims to assess the spread of a new coronavirus in the population. Participation in the study is voluntary.

Coronavirus

Finland adds 132 more cases of coronavirus

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

One in three infected people found in Finland are young adults.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

British Prime Minister's condition has worsened, said his Office in a statement.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS MEASURES

Finland well prepared for peak of Covid-19, say Foreigner.fi readers

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

Foreigner.fi will ask a different question about Finland and Finnish lifestyle every Friday on its official Twitter account @foreignerfi

World

Radiation spikes near Chernobyl nuclear zone

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

The radiation level 16 times above normal.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus infections found among immigrants in Helsinki region

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

Watch in this article a series of videos produced in six languages by the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) to raise awareness among people with foreign background.

Finland

Fake cops caught after stealing 32,000 euros from the elderly

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

The suspects managed to steal 32,000 euros from 20 elderly people between 75 and 90 years old, mainly in Vantaa and Helsinki.

Coronavirus

Finland says number of coronavirus deaths is lower than previous day

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

Finland is the first European country to reduce the number of fatalities, while other countries increase it. However, the number of patients hospitalized and in intensive care units is still…

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

HUS Director criticizes the efforts of the Sanna Marin government

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

Finland needs at least 180 million surgical masks. According to HUS Director Lasse Lehtonen, the lack of protective equipment is a big problem.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Boris Johnson was hospitalized due to Covid-19

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

After 10 days British PM Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests.

Finland

Download here the form to apply for unemployment benefits due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

If you are a member of an unemployment fund, follow their instructions for an earnings-related unemployment allowance. But if you are not, you can apply from the Social Security Institution…