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WHO urges youth to 'play their part' in virus fight

The Nomad Today 8/21/20

The rise in virus cases in Europe was attributed to the easing social distancing measures and people "dropping their guard."

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Health alert for visitors to these restaurants and amusement park

The Nomad Today 8/20/20

This is the second health alert related to the Linnanmäki amusement park issued by the city of Helsinki in August.

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Belgium opens borders to unmarried partners in long-term relationships

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/20/20

Unmarried non-EU citizens who are in a lasting relationship will be able to enter the European county to visit their partners. "Love knows no boundaries," Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes said at a…

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Finland exceeds 5 infections per 100,000 inhabitants

The Nomad Today 8/20/20

The incidence of new cases has more than doubled from the previous two-week period. The basic reproduction number also increasing: each infected person already causes 1.5 new cases.  

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FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE

Places where free face masks are distributed

The Nomad Today 8/19/20

These services are intended for low-income people, who cannot afford them. In principle, distribution is based on trust, so that people do not need to prove that they are poor. In…

Finland

MILD SYMPTOMS

Sanna Marin tests negative for coronavirus

The Nomad Today 8/19/20

The result of the test was announced by the head of government this afternoon on her Twitter account.

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Finland restores border controls with 10 more countries

The Nomad Today 8/19/20

All border decisions will take effect on Monday 24 August.

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TRAVEL

Estonia to allow coronavirus tests instead of self-isolation

The Nomad Today 8/19/20

So far, a quarantine requirement has applied in Estonia when entering from high-risk areas, which is now to be supplemented by a two-stage test procedure.

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NO PATIENTS IN INTENSIVE CARE

THL reports 24 new coronavirus infections in Finland

The Nomad Today 8/18/20

Currently, the country does not have any Covid-19 patients admitted to intensive care units.

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EPIDEMIC WORSENING

Government restricts sales of paracetamol and dexamethasone

The Nomad Today 8/18/20

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health aims to "prepare for a possible increase" in demand for drugs as the pandemic continues.

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US citizens lose 1 million dollars in Vietnamese hand sanitizer scam

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/18/20

Three men set up over 300 websites and hundreds of email accounts to sell products online that never reached the US.

Finland

MOVED TO TELECOMMUTING

Coronavirus fears again drive Sanna Marin away from her office

The Nomad Today 8/18/20

This is the fourth time since April that the Finnish Prime Minister has altered her schedule due to physical discomfort.

World

Japanese economy shrinks by record 27.8% amid pandemic

The Nomad Today 8/18/20

Exports of goods and services plunged 18.5%.

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WHO warns young people with no or mild symptoms driving virus spread

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/18/20

In Asia, the spread is increasingly being driven by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are unaware they are infected because they have no or mild symptons.

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CONTROVERSY CONTINUES

Ministers disagree on blocking flights

The Nomad Today 8/17/20

The Minister of Transport says he will propose to the Government to suspend flights from Skopje but for the Minister of the Interior this is not the best option, as all citizens and permanent…

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Israel lifts quarantine rule for travellers from Finland

The Nomad Today 8/17/20

The Health Ministry announced that citizens flying to Tel Aviv from 20 "green" countries must no longer go into self-isolation, and Finland is on the list.

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WHO: Global coronavirus cases top daily high at more than 294,000

The Nomad Today 8/16/20

According to experts, the number of unreported cases is likely much higher.

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Did Sweden's laid-back strategy against the coronavirus succeed?

The Nomad Today 8/15/20

Sweden's laid-back policies in fighting the coronavirus made the news globally. Sceptics of the strict rules applied in many countries around the globe envy the Scandinavian country. But has their…

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Norway urges commuters in capital region to wear face masks

The Nomad Today 8/14/20

Many people are as of this coming Monday expected to return to work or school after their summer holidays.

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Helsinki puts on the mask

The Nomad Today 8/14/20

The stone men who guard the entrance to the capital's main station have also been equipped with face protection.