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Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Hospital visits banned in Helsinki region until Christmas holidays

The Nomad Today 12/2/20

 On Wednesday, the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) reported 970 new infections and 9 deaths in the last 48 hours.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC WORSENING

Helsinki health authority: "Covid can now be caught anywhere"

The Nomad Today 9/25/20

HUS says the metropolitan area has entered "an acceleration phase of the epidemic" and recommends expanding the use of face masks.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC RECEDING

No coronavirus patients in Finnish intensive care units

The Nomad Today 6/30/20

The last patient went home over the weekend. Even if no patients are in treatment, intensive coronavirus therapy is kept on constant alert.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Security of Supply Center: new masks are suitable for hospital use

The Nomad Today 4/15/20

The first shipment of protective masks brought on 4-5 April did not meet the quality requirements of the hospitals.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus infections found among immigrants in Helsinki region

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

Watch in this article a series of videos produced in six languages by the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) to raise awareness among people with foreign background.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

HUS Director criticizes the efforts of the Sanna Marin government

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

Finland needs at least 180 million surgical masks. According to HUS Director Lasse Lehtonen, the lack of protective equipment is a big problem.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Oldest Finnish patient recovering from Covid-19 is over 80 years

The Nomad Today 4/1/20

Chief doctor from Helsinki Hospital District (HUS) estimates that the peak of coronavirus infections will be reached in May or later.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Finnish authorities gave out of date equipment to hospitals

The Nomad Today 4/1/20

New protective equipment is coming from China but the price may be about ten times higher than normal.

Finland

Major hospitals have started looking for students and retirees to work

The Nomad Today 3/27/20

Hospital districts around Helsinki, Tampere, Turky and Oulu are either hiring new graduate students or contacting their retired employees. 

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS MEASURES

HUS Director: Finnish tourists must be quarantined 2 weeks at airport hotel

The Nomad Today 3/27/20

There may be significant infections among returning tourists which would increase Covid-19 cases in Finland.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus knocks out 14 doctors in the Helsinki region

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Half of the cardiac surgeons in the Helsinki Uusimaa region are in quarantine. Health authorities admit that tracing all contacts with infected people is becoming increasingly difficult.

Coronavirus

School-age child diagnosed with coronavirus in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 3/1/20

In addition, a retiree has tested positive, according to the Helsinki University Hospital (HUS). To date, five coronavirus infections have been detected in Finland.