Coronavirus

Coronavirus

EU calls for enhanced international cooperation against coronavirus

The Nomad Today 2/10/20

In latest developments, 95 EU citizens were among those repatriated from Wuhan China yesterday, thanks to a UK flight.

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Finland claims to be well prepared for eventual coronavirus "pandemic"

The Nomad Today 2/7/20

EU health ministers discussed the global situation with the new coronavirus and, in particular, the situation in the EU area.

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10 false myths about coronavirus

The Nomad Today 2/5/20

Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from China? Can pets spread the virus? Does eating garlic help prevent infection? Is it true that sesame oil kill the virus? Are antibiotics…

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What is known so far about the novel coronavirus

The Nomad Today 2/5/20

The World Health Organization (WHO) explains in this short video what is known about the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) so far. Learn how and where the outbreak started, the symptoms of the disease,…

Finland

Finnair cancels all flights to mainland China

The Nomad Today 1/31/20

The company will operate a limited number of flights between Helsinki and its mainland China destinations just to allow its customers who are currently traveling to return home.

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WHO declares world alert for coronavirus spread

The Nomad Today 1/31/20

More than 80 patients have been diagnosed in 19 countries outside of China. Finland, India, Italy and the Philippines have been the last to join the list.

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What to do if you think you have coronavirus

Eric Lipchis 1/30/20

Rapid identification of disease outbreaks is important to prevent further infections.

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Real-time maps of the coronavirus epidemic

The Nomad Today 1/30/20

Track live on these websites how the virus spreads worldwide.

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First coronavirus case confirmed in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/29/20

According to health authorities, there are about 15 other people who have been potentially exposed to the infection.

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New possible case of coronavirus in Lapland

The Nomad Today 1/29/20

A Chinese traveler is isolated at the Rovaniemi hospital. Samples were taken from the patient's body and sent to Helsinki to determine if the person carries the same disease that ravages…

Finland

Chinese hospitals demand Finnish purifiers for coronavirus-free air

The Nomad Today 1/28/20

A factory in Mikkeli will supply 200 devices to clean the air of hospitals of viruses and bacteria. The company has increased its workforce and may need to hire more people if the epidemic…

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Chinese tourists tests for coronavirus detection negative

The Nomad Today 1/24/20

The flu-like symptoms suffered by a father and a son who came to Finland from the city of Wuhan (where the outbreak of the disease began) triggered the alarm on Thursday.

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Two Chinese tourists suspected of carrying coronavirus quarantined in Lapland

The Nomad Today 1/24/20

They arrived in Finland via Norway from Wuhan (where the outbreak of the disease began). They have been travelling in Lapland for several days. On Thursday evening they went to a health centre in…

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Finnish airports preparing to face coronavirus

The Nomad Today 1/23/20

Altogether there are nine direct flights from China to Helsinki Airport operated by Finnair, Juneyao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.

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Health authorities consider "possible" that coronavirus arrives in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/22/20

The virus can be transmitted from one person to another, but the level of contagiousness is not yet well understood. Read here about the symptoms and how to prevent infection.