Coronavirus in The Nomad Today

A health worker gets a vaccine dose in Helsinki. Photo: @HUS.

EPIDEMIC

Government to prioritize Covid-19 vaccination in worst hit areas

The Nomad Today 4/1/21

The amendment to the vaccination decree would also allow doses to be administered by dentists and by students.

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven. Photo: Reuters/file photo.

PANDEMIC

Sweden extends coronavirus restrictions by several weeks

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/1/21

Restaurants and cafes will still have to close at 8:30 pm , regardless of whether they sell alcohol or not

22 March 2021, France, Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron awaits the arrival of the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama prior to a meeting at the Elysee Palace. Photo: Sadak Souici/Le Pictorium Agency via ZUMA/dpa

PANDEMIC

Macron closes schools across France for three weeks to tackle virus

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/1/21

Restrictions on residents and businesses that already apply in many parts of the country will also be extended to the entire nation.

Prime Minister Sanna Marin, last week when she presented the bill to Parliament. Photo: Hanne Salonen/Eduskunta.

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Government forced to withdraw movement restriction bill as unconstitutional

The Nomad Today 4/1/21

According to the Parliamentary Constitutional Law Committee, the measures proposed by the Government are "disproportional" and cannot be considered "necessary within the meaning of the…

People wearing protective masks in Helsinki central station. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

CORONAVIRUS

Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 30 April

The Nomad Today 3/31/21

The Ministry of the Interior especially reminds travelers from Estonia that a holiday or work other than tasks that are considered essential for the functioning of society does not entitle…

A Finnish medic holds the hand of a sick elderly person in the Helsinki hospital. Photo: @HUS.

EPIDEMIC

Finland reports 607 new coronavirus infections and 18 deaths

The Nomad Today 3/31/21

By Wednesday 31 March, a total of 2,584 cases caused by the recently described coronavirus variants have been identified nationwide.

VACCINATION

Austria negotiating with Russia to buy Sputnik V vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/30/21

"When it comes to the vaccine there cannot be any big geopolitical blinkers," Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said.

CORONAVIRUS

Estonia's lockdown to stay in place until 25 April

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/30/21

The Baltic country, with its 1.3 million inhabitants, currently has one of the highest infection rates in Europe.

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Police investigate alleged health crimes for skipping Covid isolation

The Nomad Today 3/30/21

In one case, an employer realized that the coronavirus negative test certificate provided by the employee was forged and reported it to the police.

28 March 2021, Bavaria, Kiefersfelden: Federal police officers check travellers entering Germany from Austria on the 93 motorway at the Kiefersfelden border crossing. The Czech Republic and Tyrol in Austria are no longer considered virus variant areas as of 28 March 2021, according to the risk classification of the Robert Koch Institute. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

'GREEN CERTIFICATE'

Group of EU states work on passport to allow travel amid pandemic

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/29/21

The green passport is a certificate meant to contain information on the holder's Covid-19 vaccination and test results or previous infections, in order to facilitate travel.

Finnish medical personnel in the fight against covid-19 in Helsinki-Uusimaa. Photo: HUS.

CORONAVIRUS

THL reports 1,671 new coronavirus cases, 5 deaths in last 72 hours

The Nomad Today 3/29/21

At the time of writing this article, the number of people in hospital care was 313 nationwide.

26 March 2021, Bavaria, Munich: A woman passes past a sign with the inscription "Corona Test Center" at Munich airport. A new requirement for people arriving at German airports to have submitted to coronavirus testing has been postponed from Sunday to Tuesday. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Sanctions for refusing to undergo a Covid-19 test come into force

The Nomad Today 3/28/21

As of Monday 29 March, if a person refuses to undergo a compulsory medical examination, they may be sentenced under the Penal Code for a violation of health protection to a fine or a prison…

Prime Minister Sanna Marin, at one point in her address to Parliament. Photo: Hanne Salonen/Eduskunta.

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Finnish Parliament unable to approve lockdown measures before Easter

The Nomad Today 3/26/21

The restrictions announced this week by the Prime Minister will not be in effect when many citizens of the country are on a four-day vacation next week.

Social Security (Kela) office in the city of Espoo. Photo: © Foreigner.fi.

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Kela to compensate clients for Covid-19 vaccination travel costs

The Nomad Today 3/26/21

Clients who for health reasons are prevented from using public transportation, or it is not available, can get a reimbursement for using a taxi.

Tram in the center of Helsinki. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Passenger numbers limited on Helsinki public transport

The Nomad Today 3/26/21

The restriction will take effect on Saturday 27 March and remain in force until 25 April.

Healthcare workers in Helsinki. Photo: @HUS.

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Slight decrease in infections but intensive care units under pressure

The Nomad Today 3/26/21

Helsinki intensive care patients have been transferred to units at other hospitals to ease the burden on the capital's healthcare system.

Prime Minister Sanna Marin and THL's Health Security Director Mika Salminen. Photo: Lauri Heikkinen/Vnk.

'UNCONTROLLED' COVID-19

Finnish government to impose movement restrictions and mandatory masks

The Nomad Today 3/25/21

The police could impose a fine of 40 euros for violation of the mask mandate.

VACCINATION

AstraZeneca says new data proves vaccine is highly effective

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/25/21

The drugmaker also noted that, according to the latest data, the vaccine was well-tolerated, and no safety concerns related to the vaccine were identified.