COVID-19

Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Covid-19 is already in all provinces of Finland

The Nomad Today 3/29/20

The number of diagnosed cases in the whole country already amounts to 1,218, this is 55 more than on Saturday.

Coronavirus

Number of coronavirus deaths rises to 9

The Nomad Today 3/28/20

So far, a total of 1,163 laboratory-diagnosed cases of Covid-19 have been reported by the Finnish health authorities.

Opinion

Working from home: the future after the corona pandemic?

Afnan Zafar 3/28/20

Coronavirus

Government imposes mandatory health forms at the airport for returnees

The Nomad Today 3/28/20

People at the health checkpoint who are experiencing symptoms will be directed to sampling and brought to hotel accommodation to wait for the results. The use of public transport will not be…

Coronavirus

Finland reports 138 new cases and already has 1,163 infected people

The Nomad Today 3/28/20

Of those cases, 785 have been diagnosed in the Helsinki-Uusimaa region, which has been isolated from the rest of the country.

Finland

Government offers 1 billion in direct subsidies to troubled companies

The Nomad Today 3/27/20

The aim is that as many small and middle-size businesses as possible can continue to operate profitably during and after the crisis caused by the coronavirus epidemic.

Coronavirus

Finland registers 67 new coronavirus infections and 2 more deaths

The Nomad Today 3/27/20

The country has 1,025 infected people and the total death toll is 7, so far. THL launched an interactive map to follow the evolution of the epidemic.

Coronavirus

Finland approaches 1,000 coronavirus infections

The Nomad Today 3/26/20

The percentage of sick women is increasing. And 24 people are in intensive care.

Coronavirus

Healthcare professionals to meet returning tourists at Helsinki Airport

The Nomad Today 3/25/20

Passengers arriving on international flights and people placed under quarantine must refrain from using public transport, says the Government.

Coronavirus

Government orders restaurants to close but allows take-away orders

The Nomad Today 3/25/20

These restrictions will remain in force until 31 May 2020.

Coronavirus

Finland records other two coronavirus deaths in Helsinki and Hämeenlinna

The Nomad Today 3/25/20

Again, the health authorities refuse to report about the gender and age of the victims with the excuse of safeguarding their privacy.  

Coronavirus

92 new cases of coronavirus diagnosed in the last 24 hours in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/24/20

According to THL, 73 patients are hospitalized and 17 people are in intensive care.

Coronavirus

Uusimaa, the frontline in Finland's fight against coronavirus epidemic

The Nomad Today 3/23/20

Almost two out of three cases are diagnosed in the region around Helsinki, which is also the area where most health personnel are infected. The Finnish government is preparing to restrict the…

Coronavirus

Number of coronavirus infections diagnosed in Finland rises to 700

The Nomad Today 3/23/20

THL warns that the risk of getting infected "has increased throughout Finland" and the country is currently "preparing for a wider epidemic."

Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Spanish Ambassador warns of possible incidents with Finnish authorities

The Nomad Today 3/23/20

The diplomat warns Spaniards that in Finland coronavirus tests are hardly done and "hospitalization is rare." "If discriminatory treatment before Finns cannot be demonstrated, consular…

Lifestyle

Quarantined at home and bored? Read our suggestions for entertainment

Barbara Stojanovic 3/22/20

Being stuck at home might get annoying and tiring, so check out our tips on what you can do to help pass the time. Whether you're going through this with family, friends or alone, no matter how old…

Coronavirus

Finland reports 105 new coronavirus cases, 20% more in 24 hours

The Nomad Today 3/22/20

Bars, stores and shopping malls remain open as the number of infected people rises.

Coronavirus

First death from coronavirus in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/21/20

The patient died on Friday but Finnish authorities took a day to report.

Coronavirus

Finland diagnosed 71 new cases of coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/21/20

The total number of cases reported by health authorities rises to 521 on Saturday 21 March.  

Coronavirus

Government prepared to restrict movement from Uusimaa to elsewhere

The Nomad Today 3/21/20

By far, the biggest number of Covid-19 infections have been diagnosed in the Helsinki area and its surroundings.