Coronavirus

Finland

Coronavirus: who pays your salary if you or your child are quarantined?

The Nomad Today 3/2/20

These are questions that many people have been asking these days, since the number of cases of Covid-19 increased in Finland.

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Helsinki quarantines 150 people for coronavirus exposure

The Nomad Today 3/1/20

130 students from a school in Viikki neighbourhood and youth from a football team who were in contact with the child diagnosed on Sunday have been requested to stay at their homes. In addition,…

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School-age child diagnosed with coronavirus in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 3/1/20

In addition, a retiree has tested positive, according to the Helsinki University Hospital (HUS). To date, five coronavirus infections have been detected in Finland.

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Second coronavirus case confirmed in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 2/29/20

"A woman of working age" has been diagnosed and sent home.

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What can people do to protect themselves and others from getting the new coronavirus?

The Nomad Today 2/27/20

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus. Video by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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How is the new coronavirus affecting people who get it?

The Nomad Today 2/27/20

As with other respiratory illnesses, infections with 2019-nCoV can cause mild symptoms including runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever. It can be more severe for some persons ,and more rarely, it…

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Finnish Government puts 8.9 million euros to face coronavirus epidemic

The Nomad Today 2/27/20

"On the whole, Finland is well prepared for the spread of the virus," the Government says.

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Suspected coronavirus case in Jyväskylä tested negative

The Nomad Today 2/27/20

There is another suspected case in Mikkeli. The results from laboratory tests are expected for today.

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Health authority mapping contacts of coronavirus infected woman in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 2/27/20

Two people who have been exposed to Covid-19 are quarantined in their homes. Estonia also reported its first case, an Iranian citizen who had recently traveled to his home country.

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WHO videos: basic protective measures against the new coronavirus

The Nomad Today 2/27/20

What can you do to protect yourself from coronavirus COVID-19? How is the illness affecting people who get it? Find the answers in these videos from the World Health Organization.

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Coronavirus is in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 2/26/20

A Finnish woman who had recently traveled to Milan remains hospitalized.

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What is the coronavirus mortality rate by country?

The Nomad Today 2/26/20

The number of deaths in relation to the total number of infected varies greatly between different countries. Check the details in the table included in this article.

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New possible coronavirus case investigated in Mikkeli

The Nomad Today 2/26/20

Earlier today, laboratory tests have been conducted on another suspected coronavirus patient.

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VR removes train wagons from circulation on suspicion of coronavirus case

The Nomad Today 2/26/20

On Tuesday evening, a passenger travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Jyväskylä reported symptoms compatible with Covid-19 infection.

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Finland creates coordination group to face potential coronavirus spread

The Nomad Today 2/25/20

This is the first response of the Finnish government to the coronavirus outbreak

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Finland advises "special precaution" on trips to Italy due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 2/24/20

In the last hours other three persons died in Italy, where the dead toll has increased to six.

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Coronavirus reduces China's CO2 emissions by 25%

The Nomad Today 2/20/20

The research has been contributed by the Finnish analyst Lauri Myllyvirta from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) based in Finland

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China disinfects and destroys money to stop coronavirus

The Nomad Today 2/19/20

The fight against the spread of Covid-19 also involves sending new banknotes to the most affected areas and suspend physical money transfers

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Winter holiday: Finland recommends avoiding 'unnecessary' trips to China

The Nomad Today 2/14/20

However, the World Health Organization (WHO) currently does not recommend any commercial or travel restrictions.

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Finland includes coronavirus in the list of hazardous communicable diseases

The Nomad Today 2/13/20

The amendment to the Government Decree on Communicable Diseases will enter into force on 14 February. According to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the aim is to "prevent the spread" of the…