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Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland reports 722 coronavirus cases, 1 death since Saturday

The Nomad Today 11/10/20

Almost 3% of all samples were positive in the Helsinki region in the last two weeks, according to HUS.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Koronavilkku has been downloaded more than 2.5 million times

The Nomad Today 11/9/20

THL only provides information on the number of downloads but does not say how many people have it active at the moment. That would give an idea of how many users may have removed it from their…

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Pfizer, BioNTech reveal Covid-19 vaccine with 90% efficacy

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/9/20

"Today is a great day for science and humanity," Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla said in a statement.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Estonia announces a record number of new coronavirus cases

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/7/20

Most of the new infections were diagnosed in the capital, Tallin, and surrounding areas.

FILED - Denmark prepares to cull minks to prevent outbreak, as mutated form of virus discovered. Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Denmark says about 200 infected with mink coronavirus mutation

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/6/20

Virus mutations can occur when viruses jump from one species to another, for example from mink to humans or back.

Commuters with face masks getting off a train upon arrival in Helsinki. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

THL reports 266 new coronavirus cases, 1 death in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 11/6/20

The largest number of new cases have been recorded in the hospital districts of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Southwest Finland, North Ostrobothnia, Pirkanmaa, Vaasa, Kymenlaakso, Central Finland, North…

The stone men who guard the entrance to Helsinki's main station, equipped with masks. Photo: VR.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Covid-19 cases rising again

The Nomad Today 11/6/20

Seven entire Finnish regions plus the cities of Kouvola, Kuopio, Siilinjärvi, Oulu and Rovaniemi reported entering the acceleration phase.

England, London: Passengers on a flight from Madrid arrive at Heathrow Airport, following an announcement on Saturday that holidaymakers who had not returned from Spain and its islands by midnight would be forced to quarantine for 14 days. Photo: Andrew Matthews/dpa.

Tourism

CORONAVIRUS

Changes to restrictions on entry to Finland from Monday 9 November

The Nomad Today 11/5/20

The decision applies the limit value of a maximum of 25 new cases of the disease per 100,000 persons in the previous 14 days.

Norwich Prime Minister Erna Solberg comments on the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize 2020 to World Food Programme (WFP). Photo: Fredrik Hagen//dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Norway bans night-time alcohol sales as coronavirus cases rise

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/5/20

Non-residents will have to self-isolate or present two negative tests. The only exceptions are for employees commuting from neighboring Finland and Sweden.

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven (R) speaks at a joint press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Photo: Paivi Anttikoski/Vnk/Filed.

Coronavirus

Swedish prime minister self-isolating over possible Covid-19 exposure

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/5/20

"We are fine and have no symptoms," he said, adding they were to take a test as soon as possible.

Passengers wearing protective masks get off a train at Helsinki central station. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland records 293 coronavirus infections, 2 deaths in 24 hours

The Nomad Today 11/4/20

The 2 fatalities occurred in the Helsinki and Tampere hospital catchment areas, according to the THL data.

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

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Swedish prime minister warns of 'very serious' coronavirus situation

The Nomad Today 11/3/20

He added that more patients were being treated in intensive care units for severe cases of Covid-19, and it was likely that fatalities would rise.

Helsinki subway commuters wearing face masks. Photo: Foreigner.fi

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland records 490 coronavirus infections, 1 death since Friday

The Nomad Today 11/2/20

The number of people hospitalized for coronavirus increased by 12 since last Friday, to 70

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) attends the signing of the memorandum of understanding between WHO and the WHO Foundation in Geneva, Switzerland, May 27, 2020. Christopher Black/WHO/Handout via REUTERS

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

WHO boss Tedros in quarantine after contact with Covid-19 case

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/2/20

He urged leaders around the world to follow expert advice amid a "concerning rise in cases and hospitalizations" in Europe and North America.

People passing in front of Helsinki central train station. Photo: Julia Kivela/Visit Finland.

Tourism

OVERNIGHT STAYS FALL

Coronavirus restrictions sank foreign tourism to Finland by 83%

The Nomad Today 11/2/20

In Helsinki, the hotel room occupancy rate was 25.1%, 39.1% in Tampere, 45.9% in Turku, 59.8% in Oulu and 32.6% in Rovaniemi.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland reports record number of 344 infections, 4 dead in one day

The Nomad Today 10/30/20

80% of the 358 deaths registered so far occurred in the Helsinki hospital region.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Russia orders bars, restaurants to close at night due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/27/20

Medical masks are now mandatory in all crowded public places.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Restrictions on group hobbies for areas in acceleration, spread stages of Covid-19

The Nomad Today 10/27/20

Finland recorded almost 500 new infections from Friday to Monday. According to THL, risk of infection is "especially increased" in team and contact sports indoors.

Verviers (Belgium): Workers set up a new hospitalization auxiliary unit at the CHR Verviers hospital to help in the fighting against the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Photo: Benoit Doppagne/dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

European countries impose new restrictions as second wave builds

The Nomad Today 10/27/20

Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Italy and Slovenia were among European countries imposing new restrictions on Monday.

Chimney factory industry smoke pollution

Coronavirus

Study: 15% of Covid-19 deaths may be linked to air pollution

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/27/20

The estimate is based on analysis of pollution and pandemic data by the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Harvard University's public health school and The Cyprus Institute's Climate and…