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Coronavirus

State epidemiologist Anders Tegnell of the Public Health Agency of Sweden talks to reporters after a news conference on the daily update on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation, in Stockholm, Sweden May 6, 2020. Claudio Bresciani/TT News Agency/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. SWEDEN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SWEDEN.

PANDEMIC

Sweden extends alcohol sales restrictions to stem virus

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/12/21

The country of 10.3 million has recorded roughly 608,400 infections and 12,428 coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic began.

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EPIDEMIC

Number of new Covid-19 cases remains high in Finland

The Nomad Today 2/11/21

The need for hospital care has, however, been decreasing for several weeks now.

Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo with Border Guard officers at the Finnish-Swedish border in Lapland. Photo: Border Guard/@rajavartijat/Twitter.

CORONAVIRUS

Finland restricts opening hours for crossing border points

The Nomad Today 2/11/21

New restrictions will apply from 15 February at certain border crossings with Norway, Sweden and Russia.

A health worker taking a sample for a coronavirus test in the Helsinki region. Photo: @HUS.

EPIDEMIC

Government updates Finland's Covid-19 testing strategy

The Nomad Today 2/11/21

Testing capacity is primarily targeted at people experiencing symptoms, but asymptomatic people should also be tested whenever this is deemed appropriate.

04 February 2021, Russia, Moscow: A nurse in an American clinic in Moscow prepares a vaccination with the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V., which is meanwhile also longed for by many vaccination fans in Germany. Sputnik V. is even administered in Moscow while shopping or at the opera. Photo: Christian Thiele/dpa

CORONAVIRUS

Russia lagging behind on vaccinations as skepticism high

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/21

So far, some 2.2 million Russians have received at least one of two necessary doses of the jab.

03 September 2020, Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg speaks during a press conference for children about the coronavirus. Photo: Berit Roald/dpa.

CORONAVIRUS

Norway extends entry restrictions to stem spread of new virus strains

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/21

Norway requires a negative coronavirus test before arrival.

23 January 2021, China, Hong Kong: Medical team work at Temple Street on Yau Tsim Mong district where unprecedented lockdown has been declared early this morning by Hong Kong government in order to carry out compulsory coronavirus (Covid-19) testing in the designated zone. Photo: Liau Chung-Ren/ZUMA Wire/dpa

CORONAVIRUS

WHO virus probe seeks answers beyond Wuhan, discounts lab theory

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/21

Although they did not reach definite conclusions, they have all but ruled out the possibility that the virus escaped from a Chinese laboratory.

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CORONAVIRUS

Swedish long-distance trains will only sell half of the seats

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/9/21

The measures were expected to run from 14 February to reduce travel and congestion during upcoming winter sport and Easter holidays .

Face mask coronavirus. Photo: Pixabay.

CORONAVIRUS

Finland reports 438 infections, 2 deaths in the last 24 hours

The Nomad Today 2/9/21

A total of 224 cases caused by the recently described British and South African coronavirus variants have been identified in the country.

Health personnel receiving the Covid-19 vaccine in Helsinki. Photo: @HUS.

PANDEMIC

Finland prepares introduction of digital vaccination certificate

The Nomad Today 2/8/21

People will be able to show the certificate on their phones or print it on paper.

29 January 2021, Sri Lanka, Colombo: A health worker holds a vial of Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine dose at The National Hospital Colombo. Photo: Pradeep Dambarage/ZUMA Wire/dpa

VACCINATION

THL recommends not giving the Astrazeneca vaccine to people over 70 years of age

The Nomad Today 2/8/21

The National Advisory Committee on Vaccines also noted that the gap between doses of the coronavirus vaccine should be extended to 12 weeks.

06 February 2021, United Kingdom, Moreton-In-Marsh: American-British Broadcaster and author Loyd Grossman receives an injection of the Oxford AstraZeneca Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine at North Cotswold Hospital. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire/dpa

VACCINATION

Britain has vaccinated 12 million people against Covid-19

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/8/21

The country would have three times more vaccines than are needed.

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven (R) speaks at a joint press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Photo: Paivi Anttikoski/Vnk/Filed.

PANDEMIC

Swedish coronavirus test requirement for entry enters into force

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/7/21

Exemptions included urgent family reasons.

Photo: @HUS.

CORONAVIRUS

Finland reports 401 infections, 4 deaths in the last 24 hours

The Nomad Today 2/5/21

A total of 211 cases caused by the recently described coronavirus variants have been identified in the country.

A healthcare worker gets vaccinated in Helsinki. Photo: @HUS/file photo.

EPIDEMIC

New Covid-19 cases reported in large numbers across Finland

The Nomad Today 2/4/21

So far, 211 infections caused by the recently described coronavirus variants have been identified in the country

02 February 2021, Palestinian Territories, Bethlehem: A Palestinian health worker receives a Moderna Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine. Palestinian Authority began vaccinating health workers after a global pressure campaign on Israel to provide the vaccines. Photo: Mosab Shawer/APA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

CORONAVIRUS

Sweden plans digital vaccine passport

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/4/21

The digital certificate would allow Swedes to document that they have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

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

CORONAVIRUS

Sweden to require travelers to present negative coronavirus test

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/3/21

The measure would run until March 31, and applies to people over the age of 18.

29 January 2021, Sri Lanka, Colombo: A health worker prepares a dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine at The National Hospital Colombo. Photo: Pradeep Dambarage/ZUMA Wire/dpa

VACCINATION

Sweden will not give AstraZeneca vaccine to older people

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/3/21

Soren Andersson of the Public Health Agency told a press conference that other countries, among them Germany, have made a similar decision.

05 January 2021, US, Rock Island: A Moderna Covid-19 vaccine vile is pictured at the Rock Island Health Department. Photo: Jack Kurtz/ZUMA Wire/dpa

EPIDEMIC

Finland reports 7 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours

The Nomad Today 2/2/21

So far 116 cases caused by the recently described coronavirus variants have been identified in Finland.

Vials and boxes of the first and second dose of the Russian Sputnik V coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine can be seen after beeing applied to healthcare workers in the first line against COVID-19. Photo: Patricio Murphy/ZUMA Wire/dpa

VACCINATION

Study: Russia's Sputnik V is 91.6% effective against coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/2/21

The results put the vaccine at close to the same efficiacy as the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines.