Coronavirus in The Nomad Today

Denmark sees 'worrying' rise in virus cases in greater Copenhagen

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/7/20

Bars and restaurants were to close at midnight, instead of at 2 am.

Minister-Krista-Kiuru-by-Lauri-Heikkinen-Vnk

MINISTRY WORKERS ALSO EXPOSED

Minister Kiuru possibly exposed to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 9/7/20

She will switch to work remotely and undergo a Covid-19 test.

CORONAVIRUS

Finland records 102 infections and 1 death over the weekend

The Nomad Today 9/7/20

Several hundred people have been exposed to coronavirus at student parties and several infections have occurred at these events in different parts of the country, THL says.

A couple takes a selfie while sunbathing on Las Canteras beach (Gran Canaria). Photo: Borja Suarez/Reuters/File photo.

TOURISM

Largest Nordic tour operator seeks safe corridor with Canary Islands

The Nomad Today 9/5/20

Nordic Leisure Travel Group, the leading Scandinavian tour operator, plans to bring 179,000 tourists from the four Nordic countries to the archipelago from October to March. Canary Islands…

Man walks in Helsinki city center, near the main railway station. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

GOVERNMENT ASSESSMENT

Coronavirus epidemic stable

The Nomad Today 9/3/20

On Thursday, the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) reported 39 new infections, bringing the total number of cases to 8,200.

01 September 2020, US, Waukegan: US President Donald Trump waves as he disembarks Air Force One at Waukegan National Airport before heading to Kenosha, in the wake of the recent anti-racism protests that followed the shooting of black man Jacob Blake by Police officers. Photo: Rob Dicker/dpa.

CORONAVIRUS

US says will not be constrained by 'corrupt' WHO vaccine effort

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/2/20

The US decision comes after the Trump administration pulled out of the WHO in July, claiming that Beijing is too influential in the organization and has been pursuing go-it-alone strategy in…

A mask thrown to the ground, in one of the municipalities around Helsinki. Photo: Foreigner.fi

CORONAVIRUS

Number of infections and quarantines soar in Finland

The Nomad Today 9/1/20

Three clusters of infections have been detected in workplaces in Jyväskylä, while in the Kainuu region hundreds of people are queuing for tests.

POLL

Foreigner.fi readers fear losing their jobs due to Covid-19 crisis

The Nomad Today 9/1/20

Foreigner.fi will ask a different question about Finland and Finnish lifestyle every Friday on its official Twitter account @foreignerfi

HANDOUT - 13 August 2020, Russia, Moscow: An undated picture made available on 13 August 2020 shows vials of the world's first COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, developed by the Gamaleya Institute in Moscow. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has financed the Gamaleya Institute in Moscow to develop the world's first COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V. Photo: -/Russian Direct Investment Fund via YNA/dpa.

CORONAVIRUS

Russia to begin coronavirus vaccine provision in September

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/31/20

Russia was the first country to introduce a vaccine for the novel coronavirus that it says can be used by the general public.

EPIDEMIC

Covid-19 kills again in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 8/31/20

To date, there have been 336 coronavirus-related deaths in the country.

KORONAVILKKU

Finland's coronavirus tracking app released, but not in English

The Nomad Today 8/31/20

According to THL, an English-language version of Koronavilkku will be launched later.

A view of the Helsinki-Vantaa airport in mid-July 2020. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

CORONAVIRUS

Passengers from Italy and Lithuania subject to self-isolation

The Nomad Today 8/31/20

Travelers from both countries are instructed at the arrival gates about 14 days of self-isolation and to avoid using public transportation.

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HEALTH ALERT

Tampere nightclub customers possibly exposed to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 8/30/20

TAYS has urged all the people who visited the establishment to monitor their health and to quickly undergo a Covid-19 test if they experience symptoms compatible with the disease.

29 August 2020, Berlin: A man holds up the German imperial flag during a demonstration against coronavirus measures. Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa.

CONSPIRACY THEORISTS

'One big lie:' 38,000 people rally in Berlin against Covid-19 rules

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/30/20

The crowds included people from far-right groups, conspiracy theorists who do not believe Covid-19 exists, and anti-vaccination campaigners. In Britain, thousands of people joined a "Unite…

26 August 2020, England, East Midlands: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C) visits Castle Rock school. Photo: Jack Hill/dpa.

CORONAVIRUS

EU Commission: School reopenings should not trigger new virus spike

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/29/20

Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides also said the first vaccine against the virus could be available in late 2020 or early 2021.

The stone men who guard the entrance to Helsinki's main station, equipped with masks. Photo: VR.

EPIDEMIC

Finland exceeds the mark of 8,000 coronavirus infections

The Nomad Today 8/28/20

The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) reported 23 new diagnosed cases on Friday.

People buy vegetables as the fences and information signs are placed to reduce congestion due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Mollevangstorget, in Malmo, Sweden April 25, 2020 TT News Agency/Johan Nilsson via REUTERS

Sweden to raise attendence limit at large events from 50 to 500

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/28/20

Sweden has recorded around 84,000 coronavirus infections and 5,820 related fatalities.

THL ASSESSMENT

Coronavirus incidence continues to rise in Finland

The Nomad Today 8/27/20

With 6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last two weeks, the country is getting closer to the limit set by the government to allow unrestricted travel. Several incidents of exposure to…

CORONAVIRUS

Traffic light model for risk assessment in foreign travel

The Nomad Today 8/27/20

Check in this article if it is safe to travel to and from your country of origin, according to the evaluation of the National Institute for Health and Well-being (THL).