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Coronavirus

EUROPEAN COUNCIL

Marin to discuss Covid-19 vaccine development with EU leaders

The Nomad Today 10/14/20

The EU heads of government and state will also discuss general coordination against the pandemic.

22 September 2020, Scotland, Edinburgh: A woman wearing a protective face mask walks past a shop selling masks in Edinburgh city centre, after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a range of new measures to combat the rise in coronavirus cases in Scotland. Photo: Jane Barlow/dpa.

Coronavirus

IN FINLAND

Coronavirus deaths mostly older women with previous illnesses

The Nomad Today 10/13/20

The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) reported 287 new infections on Tuesday.

FILED - 11 December 2019, North Rhine-Westphalia, Leverkusen: Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo is pictured before the start of the UEFA Champions League Group D soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus Turin in the BayArena. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus, the nation's football federation FPF has said on Tuesday. Photo: Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa

Coronavirus

IN ISOLATION

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/13/20

The player was dropped from the Portugal squad for Wednesday's Nations League match against Sweden. He will also miss upcoming matches of this Italian club Juventus.

File photo dated 05/10/09 of a person receiving a vaccination. Photo: David Cheskin/dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Johnson and Johnson pauses vaccine trial after unexplained illness

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/13/20

The trial is currently in phase three of clinical development.

Face masks are becoming more and more visible in stores in Finland. Photo: Foreigner.fi.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland reports 632 infections, intensive care patients double

The Nomad Today 10/12/20

The incidence of new cases is now 42.5 per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days for the entire country, but in Helsinki-Uusimaa it has soared to 72.8 new infections per 100,000 residents.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Study: Coronavirus can survive on surfaces for 28 days

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/12/20

The study, which was published in the Virology Journal on Monday, states that the virus survives longer on smooth surfaces such as glass, stainless steel and vinyl, compared to porous complex…

04 October 2020, US, Bethesda: A supporter of US President Donald Trump, holds a placards out side the Walter Reed Military Hospital in Bethesda, where Trump is being treated after a coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Photo: Can Merey/dpa.

World

CORONAVIRUS

Donald Trump: 'I'm immune'

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/11/20

The remarks come after Trump took off his mask on Saturday at his first in-person event since testing positive for the coronavirus.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Number of coronavirus deaths in Brazil tops 150,000

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/11/20

The number of people infected with the virus has meanwhile climbed to over 5 million.

10 October 2020, US, Martinsville: A man wears a mask of US President Donald Trump during cars parade to support Trump. Photo: Jeremy Hogan/dpa.

World

US CAMPAIGN

Trump holds first in-person gathering amid virus spread concerns

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/11/20

There appeared to be no social distancing in place among the hundreds of Trump supporters at the White House - part of an organization of conservative black and Latino voters - although…

08 October 2020, France, Paris: French Health Minister Olivier Veran gestures as he addresses media representatives during a press conference about the situation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in France. Photo: Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

More than 20,000 new coronavirus infections in France within 24 hours

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/10/20

The highest coronavirus warning level has been declared for four new cities: Lyon, Lille, Grenoble and Saint-Etienne.

09 October 2020, England, Manchester: A woman wears a face mask passes by a sign advising on wearing face coverings near a tram stop. Cities in northern England and other areas suffering a surge in Covid-19 cases which that made many pubs and restaurants temporarily closed to combat the spread of the virus. Photo: Danny Lawson/dpa.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

235 new coronavirus infections

The Nomad Today 10/9/20

The alarming increase in infections has prompted authorities in some hospital districts such as Vaasa and Hämeenlinna to tighten restrictions on public gatherings.

Coronavirus

FOR TWO WEEKS

Spanish government imposes state of emergency on Madrid

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/9/20

Foreigners are only allowed to enter in exceptional cases.

PM Sanna Marin wearing a face mask. Photo: Laura Kotila/Vnk.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Opposition parties accuse Marin of lying about usefulness of masks

The Nomad Today 10/9/20

Marin's recognition that she was not guided by health criteria when in spring she decided not to recommend the use of face masks has caused a great controversy. MPs and private citizens directly…

Coronavirus

Russia sees record rise in domestic coronavirus cases

The Nomad Today 10/9/20

Russia has reported the world's fourth-largest coronavirus caseload, behind the United States, India and Brazil.

FILED - 07 July 2017, Hamburg: US President Donald Trump attends a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit. Trump and his wife, First Lady Melania, have tested positive for the coronavirus and will quarantine, he wrote on Twitter early on Friday. Photo: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa.

World

CAMPAIGN

White House doctor clears Trump for Saturday return amid debate chaos

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/9/20

The White House doctor did not say in its statement if the president has tested negative for the virus, or if Trump plans to test negative before attending public events.

THL's director of Health Security, Mika Salminen. Photo: Jussi Toivanen/Vnk.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Incidence of Covid-19 doubles and authorities don't know origin of cases

The Nomad Today 10/9/20

The incidence of new cases doubled in the last two-week period and is now 31 per 100,000 inhabitants. In the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, the source of infection is unknown in about…

FILED - The cruise liner "Europa" passes the pier in Wismar-Wendorf in the early morning on its way to the harbour. In its latest effort to put some wind in the sails of a tourism sector left high and dry by the coronavirus pandemic, Singapore will from next month permit cruise ships to sail, for the first time since March. Photo: Jens Büttner/dpa.

Tourism

CORONAVIRUS

Singapore allows 'cruises to nowhere' as part of tourism revival

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/8/20

Only half the usual passenger numbers will be permitted to travel.

15 August 2020, Spain, Palma: Passengers arrive at Palma de Mallorca airport. Germany has declared nearly all of Spain, including the island of Mallorca, as risky areas following a spike of coronavirus cases. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finland restricts travel from the entire Schengen area

The Nomad Today 10/8/20

Starting from 12 October, the recommended 14-day period of self-isolation for travelers from a high incidence country will be shortened to a 10-day period. People will be able to…

HANDOUT - 04 October 2020, US, Bethesda: US President Donald Trump, joined by Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, participates in a phone call with Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of Defence Mark Esper, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien, at his conference room at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he is being treated from coronavirus. Photo: Tia Dufour/White House /dpa.

World

CAMPAIGN

Declared 'symptom-free,' Trump makes return to Oval Office

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/8/20

Trump wants to participate in next week's debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden, the second face-to-face leading up to the November election. Biden has insisted that Trump be virus-free.