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Coronavirus

Coronavirus reinfections reported in the Netherlands and Belgium

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/25/20

Scientists in Hong Kong offered the first proof of a patient who had recovered from Covid-19 and was reinfected, suggesting the coronavirus may persist in the human population, similar to other…

67 INFECTIONS OVER WEEKEND

Covid-19 kills again in Oulu

The Nomad Today 8/24/20

So far, most of the deaths have occurred in Helsinki, Kuopio, Turku and Oulu.

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THL MONITORING

Coronavirus found in wastewater of several Finnish cities

The Nomad Today 8/24/20

The most recent weekly monitoring samples were collected on 16-17 August.

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CORONAVIRUS

Travel restrictions take effect for 9 European countries and Japan

The Nomad Today 8/23/20

Traffic across border crossing points at the land borders with Sweden and Norway will be facilitated between local border communities.

17 August 2020, Rhineland-Palatinate, Budenheim: Students wearing face masks sit in a classroom at Lenneberg Primary and Secondary School plus at the start of the school year amid the coronavirus crisis. Photo: Andreas Arnold/dpa.

CORONAVIRUS

WHO recommends masks for children older than 11

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/22/20

Transparent visors offer less protection than fabric mouth and nose coverings, according to the guidance document.

15 August 2020, Lower Saxony, Hanover: Passengers queue up at the Tui check-in counters at Hannover Airport. Germany has declared nearly all of Spain, including the island of Mallorca, as risky areas following a spike of coronavirus cases. Photo: Peter Steffen/dpa.

Germany records over 2,000 new virus cases, highest spike since April

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/22/20

The last time the number was higher was on April 25.

30 July 2020, Brazil, Sao Paulo: A volunteer at the Emilio Ribas Institute for Infectiology receives a newly developed coronavirus vaccine as part of its third testing phase by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac. Photo: Andre Lucas/dpa.

Finland to take part in joint EU procurement of Covid-19 vaccines

The Nomad Today 8/21/20

Worldwide, more than 200 vaccine candidates of seven different types are being developed also using new technologies.

13 August 2020, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Stuttgart: A traveler (R) who has been in Switzerland gets tested by medic at a coronavirus testing center set to allow travellers returning from risk areas to take COVID-19 tests at the main railway station in Stuttgart. Photo: Marijan Murat/dpa.

WHO urges youth to 'play their part' in virus fight

The Nomad Today 8/21/20

The rise in virus cases in Europe was attributed to the easing social distancing measures and people "dropping their guard."

Entrance of the Amarillo restaurant, in the city of Oulu. Image: Google Maps.

CORONAVIRUS

Health alert for visitors to these restaurants and amusement park

The Nomad Today 8/20/20

This is the second health alert related to the Linnanmäki amusement park issued by the city of Helsinki in August.

20 August 2020, Belgium, Brussels: Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes attends a press conference, following a meeting of the National Security Council, to discuss the security measures amid the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Photo: Olivier Matthys/dpa.

Belgium opens borders to unmarried partners in long-term relationships

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/20/20

Unmarried non-EU citizens who are in a lasting relationship will be able to enter the European county to visit their partners. "Love knows no boundaries," Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes said at a…

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (R) with THL Health Security Director Mika Salminen at a press conference recommending the use of masks. Photo: Laura Kotila / Vnk.

CORONAVIRUS

Finland exceeds 5 infections per 100,000 inhabitants

The Nomad Today 8/20/20

The incidence of new cases has more than doubled from the previous two-week period. The basic reproduction number also increasing: each infected person already causes 1.5 new cases.

Mask packages for sale at a City Market store. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE

Places where free face masks are distributed

The Nomad Today 8/19/20

These services are intended for low-income people, who cannot afford them. In principle, distribution is based on trust, so that people do not need to prove that they are poor. In…

Minister of Transport Timo Harakka (L) and Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo at the press conference. Photos: Lauri Heikkinen/Vnk.

CORONAVIRUS

Finland restores border controls with 10 more countries

The Nomad Today 8/19/20

All border decisions will take effect on Monday 24 August.

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

NO PATIENTS IN INTENSIVE CARE

THL reports 24 new coronavirus infections in Finland

The Nomad Today 8/18/20

Currently, the country does not have any Covid-19 patients admitted to intensive care units.

EPIDEMIC WORSENING

Government restricts sales of paracetamol and dexamethasone

The Nomad Today 8/18/20

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health aims to "prepare for a possible increase" in demand for drugs as the pandemic continues.

16 August 2020, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Stuttgart: Passengers wait in a long queue in front of a coronavirus test centre at Stuttgart Airport. Photo: Christoph Schmidt/dpa

WHO warns young people with no or mild symptoms driving virus spread

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/18/20

In Asia, the spread is increasingly being driven by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are unaware they are infected because they have no or mild symptons.

13 August 2020, Russia, Moscow: An undated picture made available on 13 August 2020 shows a researcher working at a a laboratory of the Gamaleya Institute in Moscow on developing a coronavirus vaccine. 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 - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

POLL

Foreigner.fi readers do not trust Russian Covid-19 vaccine

The Nomad Today 8/18/20

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

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CONTROVERSY CONTINUES

Ministers disagree on blocking flights

The Nomad Today 8/17/20

The Minister of Transport says he will propose to the Government to suspend flights from Skopje but for the Minister of the Interior this is not the best option, as all citizens and permanent…

03 August 2020, Israel, Tel Aviv: A passenger on a United Airlines flight from New York, arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport despite travel restrictions and flight cancellations due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Nir Alon/dpa.

CORONAVIRUS

Israel lifts quarantine rule for travellers from Finland

The Nomad Today 8/17/20

The Health Ministry announced that citizens flying to Tel Aviv from 20 "green" countries must no longer go into self-isolation, and Finland is on the list.