PANDEMIC

Finnish President Niinistö in hospital with coronavirus infection

File photo of Finland's President Sauli Niinisto at the 58th Munich Security Conference. Photo: Tobias Hase/dpa.

The Nomad Today

26 de April de 2022 (16:41 h.)

Among the key issues facing the country is a possible application to join NATO

Finland's 73-year-old president, Sauli Niinistö, is in hospital after showing Covid-19 symptoms, his office reported in Helsinki on Tuesday.

Niinistö remains in relatively good health and is continuing to work remotely.

Among the key issues facing the country is a possible application to join NATO.

Niinistö tested positive for the coronavirus a week ago.