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Finland approaches 1,000 coronavirus infections

The Nomad Today 3/26/20

The percentage of sick women is increasing. And 24 people are in intensive care.

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Two more coronavirus deaths in Finnish hospitals

The Nomad Today 3/26/20

"We are preparing for the worst," says Markku Mäkijärvi, Vice President of the Helsinki-Uusimaa hospital district. To date, 5 people died from coronavirus in Finland.

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Police will fine those who violate Uusimaa's isolation orders

The Nomad Today 3/26/20

People will only be allowed to enter or leave the capital region for work, business, or serious family reasons. At the request of the police, people must provide an account of the purpose of…

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A tough day in Finland: 88 new infections, 2 dead and 5 more in intensive care

The Nomad Today 3/25/20

Infections rise to 880 and death reappears, as authorities blame each other for failing to monitor thousands of tourists returning from abroad who have been spreading the disease at home.

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Government orders restaurants to close but allows take-away orders

The Nomad Today 3/25/20

These restrictions will remain in force until 31 May 2020.

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Finland records other two coronavirus deaths in Helsinki and Hämeenlinna

The Nomad Today 3/25/20

Again, the health authorities refuse to report about the gender and age of the victims with the excuse of safeguarding their privacy.  

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Government proposes isolating Uusimaa and closing bars and restaurants

The Nomad Today 3/24/20

Parliamentary groups have met at the House of the States to discuss the application of new restrictive measures that could take effect on Friday.

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92 new cases of coronavirus diagnosed in the last 24 hours in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/24/20

According to THL, 73 patients are hospitalized and 17 people are in intensive care.

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Uusimaa, the frontline in Finland's fight against coronavirus epidemic

The Nomad Today 3/23/20

Almost two out of three cases are diagnosed in the region around Helsinki, which is also the area where most health personnel are infected. The Finnish government is preparing to restrict the…

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Number of coronavirus infections diagnosed in Finland rises to 700

The Nomad Today 3/23/20

THL warns that the risk of getting infected "has increased throughout Finland" and the country is currently "preparing for a wider epidemic."

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Spanish Ambassador warns of possible incidents with Finnish authorities

The Nomad Today 3/23/20

The diplomat warns Spaniards that in Finland coronavirus tests are hardly done and "hospitalization is rare." "If discriminatory treatment before Finns cannot be demonstrated, consular…

Lifestyle

Quarantined at home and bored? Read our suggestions for entertainment

Barbara Stojanovic 3/22/20

Being stuck at home might get annoying and tiring, so check out our tips on what you can do to help pass the time. Whether you're going through this with family, friends or alone, no matter how old…

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Finland reports 105 new coronavirus cases, 20% more in 24 hours

The Nomad Today 3/22/20

Bars, stores and shopping malls remain open as the number of infected people rises.

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First death from coronavirus in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/21/20

The patient died on Friday but Finnish authorities took a day to report.

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Finland diagnosed 71 new cases of coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/21/20

The total number of cases reported by health authorities rises to 521 on Saturday 21 March.  

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Government prepared to restrict movement from Uusimaa to elsewhere

The Nomad Today 3/21/20

By far, the biggest number of Covid-19 infections have been diagnosed in the Helsinki area and its surroundings.

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5 patients in intensive care in Finland

The Nomad Today 3/20/20

On Friday the number of infected people in the country was "about 450", according to the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).

Finland

Sandstorm will sound on Finnish balconies at 17:00

The Nomad Today 3/20/20

The initiative to sound the biggest hit of Finnish trance instrumental music was launched by a woman from Helsinki after seeing what the Italians are doing in their neighborhoods.

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Government: people over 70 obliged to refrain from contact with others

The Nomad Today 3/20/20

The Ministry of Health recommends to avoid non-essential visits to older people: "They can be contacted by phone or Skype, for example."

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Finland reports "approximately 400" cases of coronavirus

The Nomad Today 3/19/20

Authorities announced changes in the counting method. As of 19 March, they will report only on those cases included in the Registry of Infectious Diseases. The health agency admits that this…