Latest news about COVID-19 in The Nomad Today

HANDOUT - 27 January 2020, Russia, Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) visits an exhibition at the Victory Museum in Poklonnaya Hill to mark the 77th anniversary since the Leningrad siege was lifted during World War II. Photo: -/Kremlin /dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

PANDEMIC

Public life re-emerges in Russia as coronavirus case numbers drop

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/27/21

Flights to India, Vietnam and Finland were taking to the air once again, and in Moscow nightclubs and late-night eateries are allowed to open their doors.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Norway imposes tough entry rules to stem spread of new virus strain

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/27/21

"In practice, the border will be closed to everyone who is not resident in Norway," Prime Minister Erna Solberg told a press conference.

Finland

FINNISH COMPANIES

Business bankruptcies decreased in 2020 despite the Covid-19 crisis

The Nomad Today 1/27/21

There were also fewer workers affected.

20 January 2021, US, Washington: US President Joe Biden delivers a speech after being sworn in during his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States. Photo: -/EUROPA PRESS/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Biden to renew travel restrictions on EU, Britain and Brazil

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/25/21

The administration plans to renew the travel restrictions, which former President Donald Trump ordered to end on Tuesday.

24 January 2021, Netherlands, Eindhoven: Debris of a burned out car can be seen in front of Eindhoven Central train station in the aftermath of a demonstration against the current coronavirus policy. Photo: Nik Oiko/SOPA Images via ZUMA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Protests against curfew in the Netherlands turn violent

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/25/21

More than 30 people were detained, police said.

Helsinki-Vantaa airport, half empty in mid-July. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Finland

BUSINESS

Passengers at Finnish airports hit a record low in 2020

The Nomad Today 1/25/21

20 million fewer passengers used Finnish airports.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Sweden adds Norway to entry ban over new virus strain

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/24/21

The ban enters into force at midnight on Sunday and runs until 14 February.

Finnair aircraft on the ground. Photo: Mikko Pylkkö/Finnair.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finnair resumes passenger flights from the UK, Ireland to Finland

The Nomad Today 1/24/21

Passengers must present a certificate of a negative Covid-19 test, and if the document is not provided, they will be denied boarding.

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Baltics demand EU distribute AstraZeneca vaccine before authorization

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/23/21

"Precision of procedures matters. But so does speed. The delays cost lives," the three prime ministers wrote in identical tweets.

Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo and Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services, Krista Kiuru. Photo: Jussi Toivanen/Vnk.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland tightens border traffic

The Nomad Today 1/23/21

Entry into the country based on employment will be restricted to essential duties.

FILE PHOTO: Anders Tegnell, the state epidemiologist of the Public Health Agency of Sweden speaks during a news conference about the daily update on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation, in Stockholm, Sweden May 27, 2020. Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency/via REUTERS

Coronavirus

VACCINATION

Sweden: 1,000 people given vaccine stored at too low a temperature

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/22/21

The distributor made a mistake and transported the Moderna vaccine at temperatures that were far too cold, the same level as is needed for Pfizer's vaccine.

THL's Head of Infectious Diseases Control and Vaccines Unit, Taneli-Puumalainen. Photo: Laura Kotila/vnk.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Government recommends avoiding travel to UK, Ireland, South Africa

The Nomad Today 1/22/21

In its last meeting, the government discussed measures to prevent the spread of the new Covid-19 variants and the renewed acceleration of the epidemic.

HANDOUT - 21 January 2021, Belgium, Brussels: European Council President Charles Michel takes part in a EU summit video conference at the European Council headquarters. EU leaders were striving to forge a strategy to keep in check fast-spreading new coronavirus variants, with some nations warning they may have to tighten borders. Photo: Dario Pignatelli/European Council/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

CORONAVIRUS

EU borders to stay open but pre-travel virus testing to be amped up

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/22/21

Several states dependent on tourism are meanwhile to introduce a European 'vaccine passport,' which would allow restrictions to be lifted for those who have received a jab.

A view of Helsinki's central station, with the stone men who guard the entrace equipped with face masks. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

New Covid-19 cases still reported in large numbers across Finland

The Nomad Today 1/21/21

So far, a total of 86 cases of the new variants discovered in the Great Britain and South Africa have been confirmed. On 21 January, THL reported 399 new infections and 6 more deaths.…

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Coronavirus kills 12 in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/20/21

The deaths were recorded Tuesday in the hospital regions of Helsinki, Oulu, Turku and Tampere.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

EU Covid-19 deaths pass 400,000 as vaccine debate runs on

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/19/21

The vaccine strategy earned criticism, with lawmakers highlighting that they had been given only severely restricted access to one of the vaccine contracts, while not being able to see any other.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Flights from UK, Ireland, South Africa suspended until 25 January

The Nomad Today 1/19/21

For possible expenses caused by flight cancellation or postponement, the Finnish government recommends contacting the airline, travel organizer or insurance company.

A view of the center of Oslo. Photo: Foreigner.fi/File photo.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Norway extends alcohol sales ban as part of pandemic moves

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/18/21

"People must be prepared to live with different degrees of infection controls until the summer, perhaps even longer," Prime Minister Erna Solberg cautioned.

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Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland reports 594 infections and 3 deaths in the last 72 hours

The Nomad Today 1/18/21

The Nordic country exceeds the mark of 40,000 infections.

HANDOUT - 14 January 2021, Israel, Jerusalem: Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receives the second dose of the anti-coronavirus vaccine at the Meuhedet HMO facility in the Jerusalem International Convention Center. Photo: Haim Zach/GPO/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Study shows initial successes of Israel's vaccination campaign

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/18/21

Results show that the vaccine significantly reduces the number of new infections. Israel is considered a world leader with its rapid vaccination campaign.