News about Coronavirus

28 August 2021, United Kingdom, London: A protester wears a Donald Trump mask, during the medical freedom march against Vaccine passports, mandatory vaccines for care workers and vaccines for children. Photo: Martin Pope/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

CORONAVIRUS

China accuses US intelligence agencies of lying in virus report

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/29/21

One agency assessed with "moderate confidence" that it was more likely the result of a laboratory incident

Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg (L) meets with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on the sidelines of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit. Photo: Benoit Doppagne/BELGA/dpa

CORONAVIRUS

Norway records highest Covid-19 infection rate since pandemic's start

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/27/21

Health authorities, however, claim that the pandemic is under control despite the higher figures

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CORONAVIRUS

Finland extends remote work recommendation until end of September

The Nomad Today 8/26/21

Now the number of reported infections is so high that health authorities fear the situation will deteriorate fairly quickly despite progress in vaccination

23 August 2021, Australia, Melbourne: Health workers arrive at a drive-through COVID-19 Vaccination Centre in the suburb of Campbellfield. Victoria has recorded 71 new locally-acquired coronavirus cases, of which 49 are linked to known outbreaks. Photo: Luis Ascui/AAP/dpa

EPIDEMIC

Number of new Covid-19 cases decreasing in Finland

The Nomad Today 8/26/21

Covid-19 continues to spread especially among unvaccinated young people and adults

VACCINATION IN FINLAND

5 questions and answers about vaccinating children against Covid-19

The Nomad Today 8/25/21

In an attempt to clarify some doubts about the vaccination of children, the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) has put together 5 answers to important questions

11 July 2021, United Kingdom, London: England fans cheer outside the hosting ground ahead of the UEFA EURO 2020 final soccer match between Italy and England, which to take place later in the day at Wembley Stadium. Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire/dpa

PANDEMIC

Thousands infected with coronavirus during Euro 2020 finals in London

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/21/21

Chaos erupted at Wembley especially during England's final match against Italy, when thousands of people entered the stadium without tickets

19 August 2021, Mexico, Mexico City: A girl receives her Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine at the vaccination center in the municipality of Xochimilco. Photo: -/El Universal via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

EPIDEMIC

Most of those hospitalized for Covid-19 in Finland are not vaccinated

The Nomad Today 8/20/21

Vaccination progresses slowly in Finland compared to other developed countries

Young people at the gates of the Järvenpää soi festival, which took place from 5 to 7 August in Järvenpää, in the Uusimaa region. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

EPIDEMIC

Helsinki restritcs gatherings to curb Covid-19 escalation

The Nomad Today 8/13/21

Meanwhile, the Nordic country of 5.5 million people is lagging behind with its vaccination campaign

09 August 2021, Australia, Melbourne: A health worker inoculates a diver with a jab of coronavirus vaccine at a drive-through COVID-19 vaccine hub. Victoria has entered a seven-day lockdown to contain a growing outbreak of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the Australian state. Photo: Luis Ascui/AAP/dpa

EPIDEMIC

Nearly 10,000 Finns quarantined as Covid-19 cases continue to rise

The Nomad Today 8/12/21

Finland has only fully vaccinated 39% of the population, one of the lowest rates in Europe

CORONAVIRUS

Thousands injected with saline instead of Covid vaccine in Germany

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/11/21

Some 8,557 people who received a jab between March 5 and April 20 might be affected, according to the district administration

COVID-19 EPIDEMIC

Finland records 5,500 coronavirus infections, 11 deaths in one week

The Nomad Today 8/11/21

The incidence of the Covid-19 virus continues to rise across the country

02 August 2021, Colombia, Bogota: A women gets a dose of the Moderna Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine vial as public transport drivers and people from ages 25 to 30 start their vaccination phase. Photo: Ximena Rubio/LongVisual via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

EPIDEMIC

Covid-19 incidence exceeds 266 in the Helsinki-Uusimaa region

The Nomad Today 8/9/21

The incidence of coronavirus continues to increase in the week that children will return to school

02 August 2021, Israel, Jerusalem: A paramedic from Magen David Adom, serving as the Israeli Red Cross organization and leading EMS, prepares a 3rd Coronavirus BioNTech Pfizer vaccine at the Mishan Gonen Assisted Living Residence for the elderly. Photo: Nir Alon/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

CORONAVIRUS

Municipalities can start vaccinating 12-15-year-olds from Monday

The Nomad Today 8/8/21

A very rare adverse effect for recipients of an mRNA vaccine has been myocarditis or pericarditis , which are heart conditions, THL says in a statement