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Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Incidence of Covid-19 increases significantly in the Helsinki area

The Nomad Today 8/4/21

The Finnish health agency reported 872 new infections in the last 24 hours on Wednesday

Two female employees of a nearby mountain hut receive a vaccination against the coronavirus at the mountain station of the Jenner, 1800 meters above sea level. Excursionists could also spontaneously get vaccinated against the coronavirus here. Photo: Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa

World

PANDEMIC

Europe hits 60 million coronavirus cases since pandemic's start

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/2/21

There have been more than 1.2 million deaths linked to Covid-19 in the region

01 August 2021, Berlin: Policemen detain a woman taking part in an unannounced demonstration against the Coronavirus measures despite a ban on protests. Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa

World

PANDEMIC

Berlin police ban further Covid-sceptic demos after weekend violence

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/2/21

On Sunday, a 49-year-old man died in hospital after collapsing while his details were being taken by the police

31 July 2021, France, Paris: People take part in a demonstration held against stricter coronavirus rules introduced by the French government as case numbers soared. Photo: Sadak Souici/Le Pictorium Agency via ZUMA/dpa

World

DEMONSTRATIONS

France sees mass protests as tougher coronavirus rules near enaction

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/1/21

Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally, tweeted that the government needed to take the protesters seriously

HANDOUT - 25 July 2021, Israel, Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during the weekly Israeli cabinet meeting. Photo: Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Israel to offer third coronavirus vaccine jab to those aged 60 and up

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/30/21

To help spotlight the new campaign, Israeli President Isaac Herzog will get his third dose on Friday morning

A crowded terrace in downtown Helsinki in the afternoon, before curfew. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Youth infections at leisure events raise Covid-19 cases in Finland

The Nomad Today 7/29/21

Finland lags behind in vaccine coverage compared to the rest of the EU

16 July 2021, Thailand, Bangkok: A health worker takes swab sample of a woman for Coronavirus (COVID-19) test. Photo: Adryel Talamantes/ZUMA Wire/dpa

Tourism

TRAVEL

Finnair to offer affordable Covid-19 testing near Helsinki Airport

The Nomad Today 7/29/21

The test result and certificate in English are delivered electronically within two hours

Helsinki hospital district doctors caring for a sick patient with Covid-19. Photo: @HUS.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland registered 3,269 new Covid-19 infections in the last week

The Nomad Today 7/28/21

Over the same period, 4 people died in Finland after contracting the virus

Passengers about to board a flight at Helsinki-Vantaa airport in July. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Tourism

TRAVEL

Number of travelers at Finnish airports still far from pre-pandemic levels

The Nomad Today 7/28/21

The high year-on-year growth in June is not a reason for satisfaction in the industry, but a statistical consequence of the immense disaster caused by the pandemic in 2020

Climate activist Greta Thunberg after receiving her first Covid-19 vaccine does. Photo: Twitter/@GretaThunberg.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Climate activist Greta Thunberg receives first Covid-19 vaccine jab

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/28/21

Thunberg said that "no one is safe until everyone is safe" and asked people to not hesitate when offered a vaccine

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

More than half of Finnish youth received first Covid-19 vaccine

The Nomad Today 7/26/21

Finland is lagging behind other EU member states when it comes to administering the second dose of the vaccine, which allows travel with the EU digital certificate

Customers of a restaurant, enjoying a summer terrace. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Restrictions on opening hours of bars and restaurants in several Finnish regions

The Nomad Today 7/23/21

The amended decree will enter into force on Saturday 24 July

Covid-19 testing point at Helsinki airport. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Covid-19 infections quadrupled in Finland during the summer

The Nomad Today 7/22/21

Most infections currently originate in Finland with young adults, for example, visiting bars and social gatherings

16 July 2021, Portugal, Lisbon: People wait their turn to be vaccinated during a Corona vaccination campaign. Portugal has been classified as a high-incidence area by the federal government because of particularly high infection rates. Photo: Pedro Fiuza/ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

Study: Covid antibodies persist for at least 9 months after infection

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/20/21

3,000 residents of a northern Italian town sealed off by the Italian army in early 2020 were tested for antibodies in May 2020 and again in November

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Covid-19 spreads in Finland in bars, restaurants, social events

The Nomad Today 7/16/21

In Finland, the infections caused by the Delta variant account for over 80% of the positive test results that are analysed further

Travelers about to undergo a security check at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Tourism

TOURISM

Travel from Finland: insufficient vaccination, very expensive testing

The Nomad Today 7/12/21

A rapid antigen test for travelers costs 25 euros at Madrid airport, but at Helsinki-Vantaa airport they charge 179 euros

28 June 2021, Venezuela, Caracas: A vial of Cuba's Corona vaccine Abdala at a Venezuelan vaccination center. The first shipment of vaccine from Cuba is expected to provide an initial dose to 10000 people in Venezuela, according to Cuban authorities. Photo: Jesus Vargas/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Cuba approves self-developed Covid-19 vaccine Abdala

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/11/21

Abdala is the first vaccine against the coronavirus to be developed and approved in Latin America

08 July 2021, Hessen, Frankfurt/Main: Passengers wait in queues at the check-in counters in Terminal 1 of Frankfurt Airport. The passenger volume at Frankfurt Airport has increased in recent weeks. Photo: Boris Roessler/dpa

Tourism

TRAVEL

EU Covid test certificate and proof of recovery available in My Kanta

The Nomad Today 7/11/21

People who have received a negative test result may travel 48 hours after sampling in the case of a rapid test and 72 hours after sampling for a PCR test