COVID-19

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland reports 1,307 coronavirus infections in the last week

The Nomad Today 7/8/21

In the region of Helsinki-Uusimaa the incidence is close to 68 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Incidence of Covid-19 doubled in Finland in the last two weeks

The Nomad Today 7/6/21

The Nordic country records 222 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Norway delays easing coronavirus restrictions due to Delta variant

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/6/21

There are some minor changes to Norway's coronavirus rules taking place this week

Coronavirus

REOPENING

Johnson announces end of mandatory mask use and social distancing

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/6/21

The so-called "freedom day" is expected on July 19

World

PANDEMIC

Russia's daily Covid-19 cases soar to highest number since January

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/4/21

Despite the the more contagious Delta variant fuelling the high numbers, no nationwide lockdown is planned, the Kremlin has announced.

Tourism

TRAVEL

Mallorca hopes for good summer season without 2020 virus spike

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/4/21

Magaluf is just coming back to life after Britain put the Balearic Islands on the green list of regions that do not trigger quarantine obligations when returning home

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finnish Covid-19 positives related to Russia travel are Delta variant

The Nomad Today 7/2/21

The Finnish health agency (THL) confirmed that the first positive cases of Delta variant among football fans have been found in samples obtained on the eastern border

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC - MONITORING REPORT

Covid-19 cases on the rise again in Finland due to Euro 2020 travel

The Nomad Today 7/1/21

Over 40% of the new cases recorded are directly linked to the Euro 2020 matches in Russia, says the government

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Covid-19 cases rebound after Midsummer and football travel to Russia

The Nomad Today 6/30/21

The number of positive tests reported in Finland increased significantly in the last two days

Tourism

TRAVEL

Finland eases entry restrictions for some countries, tightens them for others

The Nomad Today 6/29/21

The approved changes will affect some EU countries belonging to the Schengen area, but also third countries

Sports

EURO 2020

This is how Finns had fun in Russia, with a message to Minister Kiuru

The Nomad Today 6/29/21

As is customary for big football events, the fans sing, dance and drink together

World

PANDEMIC

Sweden relaxes coronavirus restrictions

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/28/21

The recommendation to wear a mask in public transport has been withdrawn.

Coronavirus

DELTA VARIANT

Almost 1,300 new coronavirus infections in St Petersburg

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/28/21

There were again more than 100 deaths within 24 hours in the city

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Parties in St Petersburg despite hundreds of Covid-19 deaths in Russia

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/26/21

Authorities reported 21,600 new infections within one day, the highest number since the beginning of the year

Coronavirus

SCAM

More than 2,000 people get fake Covid-19 vaccine in Mumbai

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/25/21

The suspected scammers have been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder

Sports

EURO 2020

Dozens of Finnish soccer fans test Covid positive after trip to Russia

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/25/21

In addition, about 800 people entered the country without being tested because the testing capacities at the border were not sufficient

World

CORONAVIRUS

Portugal cancels easing as Delta variant case numbers rise

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/25/21

The Lisbon metropolitan area is particularly badly affected

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Proportion of Covid-19 cases contracted abroad increasing in Finland

The Nomad Today 6/25/21

The percentage of imported infections is likely to continue to rise in the next report, which will include the dozens of cases contracted by football fans during their trips to Russia to watch the…

Finland

MOVING TO FINLAND

Migri extends time limit for identification until the end of the year

The Nomad Today 6/23/21

Normally an applicant for a residence permit is required to visit a Finnish mission abroad or one of the service points in Finland within three months from submitting the application

Tourism

TRAVEL

EU Covid-19 vaccination certificate now available in Finland

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/22/21

The certificate is free of charge and contains information in three languages, Finnish, Swedish and English.