COVID-19

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5 new coronavirus cases detected in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/5/20

To date, 12 coronavirus infections have been diagnosed in the country.

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Nationwide telephone counseling on coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/4/20

Telephone help desk is open from 8 am to 9 pm on weekdays and from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturdays. In addition, information points in eleven languages will be opened at airports and ports.

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Covid-19: Finland advises avoiding unnecessary trips to northern Italy

The Nomad Today 3/4/20

Finnair is also cancelling flights between Helsinki and Milan, Seoul and other destinations, following the updated travel advise of the Foreign Ministry.

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Helsinki launches a hotline to advise on the coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/3/20

The service was intended for residents, but shortly after being activated, it began receiving calls from all over Finland. So far, all calls are answered.

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Helsinki quarantines 150 people for coronavirus exposure

The Nomad Today 3/1/20

130 students from a school in Viikki neighbourhood and youth from a football team who were in contact with the child diagnosed on Sunday have been requested to stay at their homes. In addition,…

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Second coronavirus case confirmed in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 2/29/20

"A woman of working age" has been diagnosed and sent home.

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Finnish Government puts 8.9 million euros to face coronavirus epidemic

The Nomad Today 2/27/20

"On the whole, Finland is well prepared for the spread of the virus," the Government says.

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Suspected coronavirus case in Jyväskylä tested negative

The Nomad Today 2/27/20

There is another suspected case in Mikkeli. The results from laboratory tests are expected for today.

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Coronavirus is in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 2/26/20

A Finnish woman who had recently traveled to Milan remains hospitalized.

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What is the coronavirus mortality rate by country?

The Nomad Today 2/26/20

The number of deaths in relation to the total number of infected varies greatly between different countries. Check the details in the table included in this article.

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New possible coronavirus case investigated in Mikkeli

The Nomad Today 2/26/20

Earlier today, laboratory tests have been conducted on another suspected coronavirus patient.

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VR removes train wagons from circulation on suspicion of coronavirus case

The Nomad Today 2/26/20

On Tuesday evening, a passenger travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Jyväskylä reported symptoms compatible with Covid-19 infection.

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Finland creates coordination group to face potential coronavirus spread

The Nomad Today 2/25/20

This is the first response of the Finnish government to the coronavirus outbreak

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Coronavirus reduces China's CO2 emissions by 25%

The Nomad Today 2/20/20

The research has been contributed by the Finnish analyst Lauri Myllyvirta from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) based in Finland

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China disinfects and destroys money to stop coronavirus

The Nomad Today 2/19/20

The fight against the spread of Covid-19 also involves sending new banknotes to the most affected areas and suspend physical money transfers

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Finland includes coronavirus in the list of hazardous communicable diseases

The Nomad Today 2/13/20

The amendment to the Government Decree on Communicable Diseases will enter into force on 14 February. According to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the aim is to "prevent the spread" of the…