COVID-19

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Government updates Finland's Covid-19 testing strategy

The Nomad Today 2/11/21

Testing capacity is primarily targeted at people experiencing symptoms, but asymptomatic people should also be tested whenever this is deemed appropriate.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Russia lagging behind on vaccinations as skepticism high

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/21

So far, some 2.2 million Russians have received at least one of two necessary doses of the jab.

Tourism

CRISIS

Government warns: Finland's tourism recovery will take years

The Nomad Today 2/10/21

After four consecutive years of growth, the Covid-19 pandemic brought the sector to a halt in spring 2020.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Norway extends entry restrictions to stem spread of new virus strains

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/21

Norway requires a negative coronavirus test before arrival.

23 January 2021, China, Hong Kong: Medical team work at Temple Street on Yau Tsim Mong district where unprecedented lockdown has been declared early this morning by Hong Kong government in order to carry out compulsory coronavirus (Covid-19) testing in the designated zone. Photo: Liau Chung-Ren/ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

WHO virus probe seeks answers beyond Wuhan, discounts lab theory

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/21

Although they did not reach definite conclusions, they have all but ruled out the possibility that the virus escaped from a Chinese laboratory.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Swedish long-distance trains will only sell half of the seats

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/9/21

The measures were expected to run from 14 February to reduce travel and congestion during upcoming winter sport and Easter holidays .

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland reports 438 infections, 2 deaths in the last 24 hours

The Nomad Today 2/9/21

A total of 224 cases caused by the recently described British and South African coronavirus variants have been identified in the country.

Health personnel receiving the Covid-19 vaccine in Helsinki. Photo: @HUS.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Finland prepares introduction of digital vaccination certificate

The Nomad Today 2/8/21

People will be able to show the certificate on their phones or print it on paper.

06 February 2021, United Kingdom, Moreton-In-Marsh: American-British Broadcaster and author Loyd Grossman receives an injection of the Oxford AstraZeneca Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine at North Cotswold Hospital. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Britain has vaccinated 12 million people against Covid-19

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/8/21

The country would have three times more vaccines than are needed.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland reports 401 infections, 4 deaths in the last 24 hours

The Nomad Today 2/5/21

A total of 211 cases caused by the recently described coronavirus variants have been identified in the country.

A healthcare worker gets vaccinated in Helsinki. Photo: @HUS/file photo.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

New Covid-19 cases reported in large numbers across Finland

The Nomad Today 2/4/21

So far, 211 infections caused by the recently described coronavirus variants have been identified in the country

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven. Photo: Reuters/file photo.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Sweden to require travelers to present negative coronavirus test

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/3/21

The measure would run until March 31, and applies to people over the age of 18.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Sweden will not give AstraZeneca vaccine to older people

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/3/21

Soren Andersson of the Public Health Agency told a press conference that other countries, among them Germany, have made a similar decision.

05 January 2021, US, Rock Island: A Moderna Covid-19 vaccine vile is pictured at the Rock Island Health Department. Photo: Jack Kurtz/ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland reports 7 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours

The Nomad Today 2/2/21

So far 116 cases caused by the recently described coronavirus variants have been identified in Finland.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Study: Russia's Sputnik V is 91.6% effective against coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/2/21

The results put the vaccine at close to the same efficiacy as the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland urges to avoid all travel to Brazil, Portugal, Ireland, UK

The Nomad Today 2/2/21

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs warns that the situation may deteriorate abruptly or unpredictably in any country or region.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland reports 1,080 infections and 6 deaths in the last 72 hours

The Nomad Today 2/1/21

115 cases caused by the recently described coronavirus variants have been identified in the country so far.

28 January 2021, United Kingdom, London: Pharmacist Bhaveen Patel draws up a dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in preparation for coronavirus vaccinations during a clinic held at Junction Pharmacy. The roll out of the vaccination programme continues as the Government targets vaccinating the 15 million in the most vulnerable groups by mid-February. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

AstraZeneca vaccine gets EU green-light amid delivery row

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/29/21

The European Commission has pre-ordered 300 million doses of the cheap and easy-to-use drug, with an option to buy 100 million more.

Office of the Finnish Social Security Institution (Kela) in Espoo. Photo: © Foreigner.fi.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Kela to reimburse for vaccinations provided by occupational healthcare

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/28/21

Travel costs related to vaccinations provided by both public and private healthcare services would also be reimbursed.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Number of coronavirus cases increases again in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/28/21

Since 14 December 2020, a total of 106 cases of the new variants have been confirmed in Finland.

Government updates Finland's Covid-19 testing strategy

Russia lagging behind on vaccinations as skepticism high

Government warns: Finland's tourism recovery will take years

Norway extends entry restrictions to stem spread of new virus strains

WHO virus probe seeks answers beyond Wuhan, discounts lab theory

Swedish long-distance trains will only sell half of the seats

Finland reports 438 infections, 2 deaths in the last 24 hours

Finland prepares introduction of digital vaccination certificate

Britain has vaccinated 12 million people against Covid-19

Finland reports 401 infections, 4 deaths in the last 24 hours

New Covid-19 cases reported in large numbers across Finland

Sweden to require travelers to present negative coronavirus test

Sweden will not give AstraZeneca vaccine to older people

Finland reports 7 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours

Study: Russia's Sputnik V is 91.6% effective against coronavirus

Finland urges to avoid all travel to Brazil, Portugal, Ireland, UK

Finland reports 1,080 infections and 6 deaths in the last 72 hours

AstraZeneca vaccine gets EU green-light amid delivery row

Kela to reimburse for vaccinations provided by occupational healthcare

Number of coronavirus cases increases again in Finland

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