COVID-19

Coronavirus

Median age of the dead in Finland is 84 years

The Nomad Today 4/3/20

On Friday, Finland reported 97 new infections and 1 more death, bringing the total number to 20. In the last 24 hours, the number of people in intensive care rose to 72. The number of cases…

Coronavirus

Finnish health authority says 1 million people at risk of coronavirus

The Nomad Today 4/2/20

Finland added two more deaths on Thursday. THL detailed that the highest rates of people at risk live in the Itä-Savo (East Savo) hospital district.

Finland

Police only force 0.5% of cars arriving at Uusimaa border to return

The Nomad Today 4/2/20

The isolation of Helsinki region is more theoretical than real in view of the latest figures published by the Police.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus infections near 1,000 mark in Helsinki region

The Nomad Today 4/2/20

So far, a total of 1,518 cases of Covid-19 have been diagnosed throughout the country, according to THL.

Finland

Government measures to protect laid off employees take effect

The Nomad Today 4/2/20

People who are laid off due to coronavirus epidemic will be entitled to unemployment benefit even if they are engaged in business activities or studies.

Coronavirus

Finland: zero deaths in the last 24 hours but more in intensive care

The Nomad Today 4/1/20

The number of infections also increased to 1,446. This is 62 cases more than in the previous days.

Coronavirus

Despite isolation, Uusimaa accounts for 61% of new coronavirus cases

The Nomad Today 4/1/20

Covid-19 infections diagnosed in Finland increased to 1,446. Prime Minister Sanna Marín admits that not all government decisions have been successful, such as the management of the Helsinki-Vantaa…

Finland

Turnover of large Finnish companies contracted

The Nomad Today 3/31/20

Finland's statistical office emphasized that small business development may differ from large companies.

Coronavirus

Finland records its highest number of coronavirus deaths in one day

The Nomad Today 3/31/20

On Tuesday, 56 patients were in intensive care units. This is 14% more patients than on Monday.

Coronavirus

Turkmenistan bans the word 'coronavirus'

The Nomad Today 3/31/20

The president, also known as 'Father Protector,' gave orders on 13 March for public spaces to be fumigated with a traditional plant called 'harmala' as a protective measure.

Coronavirus

80% of those infected with coronavirus in Finland under 60 years old

The Nomad Today 3/31/20

The country registers 71 new infections in the last 24 hours and the number of diagnosed cases amounts to 1,384. Middle-aged people are the most affected.

Finland

Coronavirus

Finnish government extends school closings until 13 May

The Nomad Today 3/30/20

The government also decided to further increase sampling and testing in Finland to identify cases of coronavirus and to curb the epidemic.

Entrepreneurs in Finland

Sole entrepreneurs can apply to municipalities for financing to overcome Covid-19 crisis

The Nomad Today 3/30/20

The support would consist of a fixed sum which could be used for any business expenses, including fixed costs such as rents.

Video

Video

Näin puhut terveydestä suomeksi - How to talk about health in Finnish

The Nomad Today 3/30/20

Näin puhut terveydestä suomeksi - How to talk about health in Finnish. Video by Jenni Turunen.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus patients requiring intensive care grow 58% in 48 hours

The Nomad Today 3/30/20

To date, 13 people have died from coronavirus in Finland, according to the latest figures released by the National Institute for Health and Welfare.

Coronavirus

Finland has 95 new infections and total Covid-19 cases rise to 1,313

The Nomad Today 3/30/20

Gender differences are about to disappear. There are already almost the same number of infected women as men.  

Finland

Consumer confidence sinks in March amid coronavirus crisis

The Nomad Today 3/30/20

Finns do not trust the country's economy, but remain confident about their own capacity to resist this situation. The majority of responses were given prior to the Government's announcement of…

Finland

Video: how to speak to a doctor about your health in Finnish

Jenni Turunen 3/30/20

In these difficult times, it can be helpful to know how to speak to a doctor or how to book an appointment at the health center in Finnish.

Coronavirus

10 pharmaceuticals developing treatments and vaccines for Covid-19

Barbara Stojanovic 3/29/20

Around the world, as we speak, there are several pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies trying to create a vaccine and treatment to fight the novel Coronavirus. Learn…

Coronavirus

Death toll from coronavirus in Finland rises to 11

The Nomad Today 3/29/20

Intensive care patients increased by 32% in the last 24 hours.