COVID-19

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

THL reports 537 new infections, 1 death in 72 hours

The Nomad Today 5/3/21

At the time of writing this article, the number of people in hospital care was 120 nationwide.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

India hits new record as Covid deaths top 3,000 for fourth day in row

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/2/21

International aid is arriving from the United States, Germany and other countries which have promised support.

Finland

VAPPU

60 detained during protest against Covid-19 restrictions in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 5/1/21

A protest of 6 people was notified to the police, but it turned into a demonstration attended by more than 300.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

THL stocks 30,000 Johnson & Johnson doses awaiting EU assessment

The Nomad Today 4/30/21

A new review on the use of the drug by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) is expected next week.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

India's vaccine drive crumbles as daily virus cases near 400,000

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/30/21

Vaccines in India are in short supply given its large population of more than 1.3 billion - even though India produces vaccines en masse and is known as the "pharmacy of the world."

Finland

PUBLIC FINANCES

Budget deal: more spending, deficit to go through the roof

The Nomad Today 4/30/21

During the pandemic, the government has pursued an exceptionally expansionary fiscal policy and intends to follow a similar roadmap for the future.

Finland

MAY DAY

Police warn that no large gatherings are allowed to celebrate Vappu

The Nomad Today 4/29/21

Authorities also asked parents to remind their children not to gather in large groups in public places.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Government: Indian variant of Covid-19 circulating in Finland

The Nomad Today 4/29/21

57% of people aged 50 and over have already received their first dose of vaccine and all those over 16 who wish to do so are expected to be vaccinated by the end of July.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Finland to launch its own travel vaccination document ahead of EU digital certificate

The Nomad Today 4/28/21

The Finnish national vaccination certificate may facilitate travel already in May.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland is no longer under a state of emergency

The Nomad Today 4/28/21

In the government’s view, the Covid-19 epidemic can now be managed using the regular powers of the authorities.

Coronavirus

SOLIDARITY

Finland offers assistance to help India fight Covid-19 epidemic

The Nomad Today 4/27/21

The government is prepared to send oxygen concentrators via the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Finnish health authority recommends avoiding travel to India

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/27/21

Aerial photographs showing the scale of mass cremations in the capital have raised concerns about a mismatch between government numbers and the actual death count.

Lifestyle

HOSPITALITY

European beer consumption plummets in 2020 due to the pandemic

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/27/21

The European hospitality industry was particularly hard hit by measures to stem the outbreak of Covid-19.

Finland

OPTIMISM

Consumer confidence recovers with the easing of anti-Covid measures

The Nomad Today 4/27/21

Consumers' expectations concerning the development of the unemployment situation in Finland became slightly brighter in April.

Coronavirus

COVID EPIDEMIC

Finland recorded 593 infections and 3 deaths in the last 72 hours

The Nomad Today 4/26/21

The Åland Hospital district and Helsinki-Uusimaa are once again the regions with the highest incidence of cases.

World

INVESTIGATION

82 dead after blaze at Baghdad hospital for Covid-19 patients

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/26/21

Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi ordered the detention of the hospital director as well as its security and maintenance officials, pending investigations.

World

PANDEMIC

Spanish police arrest man who ignored Covid symptoms, infected others

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/25/21

22 people became infected due to his behaviour, said police.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland has vaccinated a quarter of the population against Covid-19

The Nomad Today 4/23/21

However, the number of people who have already received the second dose is very low compared to other countries.

Finland

COVID-19

Companies in all sectors can apply for business cost support

The Nomad Today 4/23/21

The government has listed the sectors that can apply for state funds without providing further justification. Companies not belonging to the listed sectors must justify the need for support and…

Coronavirus

COVID-19

Sweden extends restrictions again as case numbers stay high

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/23/21

Plans to relax a cap on the number of people allowed to gather and to permit events such as concerts as of 3 May have been shelved.