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Finland

DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Finland suspends processing of visa and residence permit applications

The Nomad Today 3/19/20

Government says this decision does not apply to Russia.

Coronavirus

Why is Finland reporting so few cases of coronavirus?

The Nomad Today 3/18/20

Until now, the patients structure has been different than elsewhere, because the virus has mainly infected the healthy and the wealthy.

Opinion

Coronavirus: is the Finnish Government ignoring foreigners?

Editorial 3/18/20

Coronavirus

EU leaders discuss measures to limit spread of coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/18/20

The leaders supported proposals to restrict non-essential travel at the Union's external borders.

Coronavirus

Finland in confinement

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

To date, 319 laboratory confirmed cases of coronavirus have been recorded. But official figures are far from describing the reality because Finland only tests people with severe…

Coronavirus

Visits to Helsinki area hospitals banned due to coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/17/20

This restriction does not apply to pediatric wards and maternity wards, which will allow the presence one spouse or support person.

Coronavirus

Finland declares state of emergency over coronavirus epidemic

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

The Government approves a package of emergency measures to protect the population, especially the elderly and children. School must close and gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. The…

Coronavirus

Finland will contribute 1 million euros to WHO to contain coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

The aim is to slowdown the spread of the virus to developing countries, Finnish Government says.

Coronavirus

First patient in intensive care for coronavirus in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

A retired person is being treated in the intensive care unit at Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS).

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Coronavirus case diagnosed in the Ministry of Finance

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

Some people exposed have experienced mild respiratory symptoms. The office has been cleaned.

Coronavirus

Authorities' recommendations to cope with coronavirus anxiety

The Nomad Today 3/16/20

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has released a list of tips, including some addressed to parents to reduce children's concerns.

Coronavirus

Top ten worst pandemics in recent history

Barbara Stojanovic 3/15/20

Mankind is again dealing with a dangerous and scary pandemic that threatens public health, but it is certainly not the first time.

Coronavirus

Lower number of coronavirus cases in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/15/20

Health authorities reported 30 new infections on Sunday, considerably less than in the previous three days.

Coronavirus

The Finnish Government to the population: "Do not travel abroad!"

The Nomad Today 3/15/20

Travelers may be quarantined at their destination or find it difficult to return to Finland.

Coronavirus

55 new cases of coronavirus have been identified in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/14/20

 210 cases of coronavirus have been diagnosed in the country since the crisis started.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Finns terrified of running out of toilet paper

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

This is what the toilet paper shelves showed on Friday afternoon in Lauttasaari K-Market. Similar scenes of toilet paper panic during the day in other countries of the world.  

Sports

Europeans face a weekend without sports for the first time

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

Many leagues of different disciplines have been suspended or games are postponed. Read here the list of cancellations in the main sports.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Helsinki buses stop selling tickets on board

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) recommends the public to avoid "unnecessary use of public transport."

Coronavirus

51 new coronavirus infections found in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/13/20

Security authorities are preparing for the spread of the disease. Suspected infections detected during border checks will be directed to healthcare services. The Government may decide to…

Finland

Coronavirus forces cancellation of events to commemorate Winter War end

The Nomad Today 3/12/20

Government announced the cancellation of the service at Helsinki Cathedral and the memorial coffee for the public at Senate Square.