COVID-19

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Covid-19 infections in Finland increased due to Vappu gatherings

The Nomad Today 5/14/21

The government warns that there is "a real risk" of a resurgence of the epidemic.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Denmark eases restrictions on tourists

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/14/21

The previously required valid reason for entry - for example, visiting close relatives or partners - will no longer apply to people from EU and Schengen countries.

Coronavirus

BLOOD CLOTS

Norway officially excludes AstraZeneca from vaccination campaign

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/13/21

Norway is also extending its temporary halt on the use of the Johnson & Johnson shot.

Coronavirus

HIGH LEVEL OF INFECTIONS

Anti-coronavirus measures to remain in force in Sweden until 1 June

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/12/21

In the last week of April and the first week of May, Sweden had a 14-day incidence rate of around 559 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

EU drug agency wants to decide on vaccine for children this month

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/12/21

The process could be accelerated due to progress in the evaluation phase.

Tourism

CORONAVIRUS

Finnair already accepts vaccination certificates for travel to Finland

The Nomad Today 5/11/21

One dose of vaccine is sufficient for the certificate, says the airline.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Finland sends material assistance to help India fight Covid-19

The Nomad Today 5/11/21

The Ministry of the Interior has offered material assistance to Nepal as well.

World

RESTRICTIONS RELAXED

Hugging allowed in England from 17 May

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/11/21

From 17 May, up to six people in England can meet indoors and up to 30 people outdoors.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

50 cases of Mexican variant detected in Danish coronavirus outbreak

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/10/21

Those infected were mostly staff and guests at a restaurant in Copenhagen.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Covid-19 restrictions to be eased across Finland

The Nomad Today 5/10/21

The biggest changes will take place in areas where the epidemic is in the acceleration phase. In these areas, libraries and museums could be reopened, outdoor group leisure activities could be…

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Expert warns pandemic isn't over as Spain celebrates end of lockdown

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/10/21

Travel within Spain is also allowed again, as are in-person family visits.

Coronavirus

LINKED WITH BLOOD CLOTS

EU contract with AstraZeneca on Covid-19 jabs to run out in June

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/9/21

On Saturday, the EU Commission struck a deal with Pfizer/BioNTech to buy up to 1.8 billion additional doses until 2023.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Covid-19 prevention in Finland to focus on regional restrictions

The Nomad Today 5/9/21

The measures will be based on the phase of the epidemic in each region.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Finland to support Covid-19 response in India, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Niger

The Nomad Today 5/7/21

Finland’s contribution will be channeled via the Finnish Red Cross.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland continues de-escalation as infections decline

The Nomad Today 5/6/21

The incidence rate is now highest among 10-19-year-olds.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

EU executive chief open to waiving patents for Covid-19 vaccines

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/6/21

Waiving the patents would allow poorer countries to produce their own vaccines.

World

PANDEMIC

Norway eases Covid-19 restrictions for vaccinated and recovered

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/6/21

Almost 1.4 million Norwegians have received at least one Covid-19 vaccination so far.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Sweden to donate 1 million doses of unused AstraZeneca vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/4/21

Sweden, like Finland, administers the jab only to people older than 65.

Tourism

TOURISM

EU executive suggests opening bloc's borders to non-essential travel

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/4/21

This only applies to passengers who had received at least one shot with an EU-approved vaccine.

Coronavirus

REOPENING

Estonia slowly reopens as in-store shopping and outdoor dining resume

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/3/21

Indoor events remain largely prohibited, with some exceptions made for sports.