COVID-19

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Government orders keep restaurants closed despite falling infections

The Nomad Today 4/9/21

As a change from the situation prevailing so far, the authorities will allow the reopening of the restaurants in Kittila in North Ostrobothnia from today.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC

Finland prepares for reopening: fewer cases, declining incidence

The Nomad Today 4/8/21

THL reported on Thursday 426 new infections and 4 deaths.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Germany set for talks with Russia on Sputnik V as calls for jab grow

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/8/21

Health Minister Jens Spahn on Thursday announced the talks about potential deliveries, after the European Commission said it would not make central contracts to order Sputnik V.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

926 coronavirus infections in Finnish schools during fall and winter

The Nomad Today 4/8/21

Approximately 62,600 children, adolescents or staff members were exposed to Covid-19 between August and February, according to THL.

Finland

GENERAL DECLINE IN THE EU

Life expectancy increased in Finland amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Nomad Today 4/7/21

Following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, life expectancy at birth fell in the vast majority of the EU Member States with available 2020 data.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Sanchez promises to end coronavirus emergency in Spain on 9 May

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/7/21

By Tuesday, around 5.9 million people in Spain had received at least one vaccine dose, and 2.85 million people had already received their second.

World

PANDEMIC

Brazil passes 4,000 new daily Covid-19 deaths for first time

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/7/21

Medication, including intubation for Covid-19 patients, is running out.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland exceeds 80,000 infections, 14 dead during Easter

The Nomad Today 4/6/21

By Tuesday 6 April, a total of 2,700 cases caused by the recently described coronavirus variants have been identified in the 5.5 million country.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Two free coronavirus tests per week for citizens in England

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/5/21

Companies with more than 10 employees can request rapid tests for their workers, and regular testing will also continue in schools.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Sweden pushes back original Covid-19 vaccination target

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/3/21

There were simply not enough doses to reach the goal, said Social Minister Lena Hallengren.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Fully vaccinated US residents can resume travel at home and abroad

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/3/21

The American health agency points out that the destination country may require a coronavirus test before US departure, but quarantine upon return to the United States would not be necessary.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland passes peak of epidemic but pressure on hospitals still high

The Nomad Today 4/2/21

Despite the current decrease in the number of cases, there was a considerable increase in the need for hospital care in March.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Government to prioritize Covid-19 vaccination in worst hit areas

The Nomad Today 4/1/21

The amendment to the vaccination decree would also allow doses to be administered by dentists and by students.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Sweden extends coronavirus restrictions by several weeks

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/1/21

Restaurants and cafes will still have to close at 8:30 pm , regardless of whether they sell alcohol or not

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 30 April

The Nomad Today 3/31/21

The Ministry of the Interior especially reminds travelers from Estonia that  a holiday or work other than tasks that are considered essential for the functioning of society does not entitle…

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland reports 607 new coronavirus infections and 18 deaths

The Nomad Today 3/31/21

By Wednesday 31 March, a total of 2,584 cases caused by the recently described coronavirus variants have been identified nationwide.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Austria negotiating with Russia to buy Sputnik V vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/30/21

"When it comes to the vaccine there cannot be any big geopolitical blinkers," Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Estonia's lockdown to stay in place until 25 April

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/30/21

The Baltic country, with its 1.3 million inhabitants, currently has one of the highest infection rates in Europe.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Police investigate alleged health crimes for skipping Covid isolation

The Nomad Today 3/30/21

In one case, an employer realized that the coronavirus negative test certificate provided by the employee was forged and reported it to the police.

World

SANCTIONS

Venezuela's president offers to swap oil for Covid-19 vaccines

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/30/21

Due to a lack of foreign currency and numerous US sanctions, the country can hardly import food, medicine and daily necessities.