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The Nomad Today

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Coronavirus

Why is Finland reporting so few cases of coronavirus?

The Nomad Today 3/18/20

Until now, the patients structure has been different than elsewhere, because the virus has mainly infected the healthy and the wealthy.

Photo: Pasi Tiitola / Tampereen Raitiotie Oy

Tourism

Ratikka tram starts its test drive in Tampere

The Nomad Today 3/18/20

Before the actual tram transportation begins, test drives have started in Hervanta.

Coronavirus

Toilet paper is already in stores; people now looking for paracetamol

The Nomad Today 3/18/20

People run to pharmacies for paracetamol but it is hard to find.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Government informative coronavirus site just for natives not for foreigners

The Nomad Today 3/18/20

The Finnish government has launched an service for coronavirus online testing. But this website is just intended for people who can read and understand Finnish or Swedish.

Ursula-Von-der-Leyen-EU-commission president image by European Council

Coronavirus

EU leaders discuss measures to limit spread of coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/18/20

The leaders supported proposals to restrict non-essential travel at the Union's external borders.

Finland

Gross domestic product grew by 1% in 2019

The Nomad Today 3/18/20

Government deficit increased and was 1.1% relative to GDP.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

THL forecasts up to 3,000 coronavirus deaths in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

The assessment made by THL and the Universities of Turku and Tampere says 20-60% of the population will get coronavirus infection.

Coronavirus

Finland in confinement

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

To date, 319 laboratory confirmed cases of coronavirus have been recorded. But official figures are far from describing the reality because Finland only tests people with severe…

Sports

EURO 2020

EURO 2020 postponed one year

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

The proposed new dates of the European Championship are 11 June to 11 July 2021.

Finland

VR plans to cut trains from mid-April

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

The number of passengers have declined as much as 60% because of coronavirus. Connections with Russia will be suspended after Wednesday.

Finland

Alcohol sales bump in Finland after coronavirus outbreak

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

Alko Business Director said, “I have not seen anything like that over 30 years of my Alko career”

Coronavirus

Visits to Helsinki area hospitals banned due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

This restriction does not apply to pediatric wards and maternity wards, which will allow the presence one spouse or support person.

Finland

Increased revenue from VAT, property, inheritance and beverage taxes

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

Soft drink tax revenue grew 16.9% and the pharmacy rate 4.4%.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS MEASURES

Government sent instructions to dentists to prevent coronavirus spread

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health said to the oral healthcare clinics, it is very important that clients are not exposed to infection.

Coronavirus

Finland declares state of emergency over coronavirus epidemic

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

The Government approves a package of emergency measures to protect the population, especially the elderly and children. School must close and gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. The…