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CORONAVIRUS

Helsinki puts on the mask

The Nomad Today 8/14/20

The stone men who guard the entrance to the capital's main station have also been equipped with face protection.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Government now recommends wearing masks

The Nomad Today 8/13/20

The recommendation is primarily aimed at users of public transport, citizens returning from at-risk countries, and those awaiting coronavirus test results. Teleworking will be extended in…

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC WORSENING

Coronavirus claims 2 more lives in Helsinki and Turku

The Nomad Today 8/10/20

Health authorities report 47 new cases diagnosed over the weekend.

Coronavirus

IN HELSINKI & VAASA

Hundreds exposed to Covid-19 in amusement park and restaurants

The Nomad Today 8/3/20

Linnanmäki is now trying to contact those who had booked a ticket for 26 July. Finnish health authorities will issue a recommendation this week to wear face masks in some public places.

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CORONAVIRUS

Mask-wearing to be compulsory in shops in England

The Nomad Today 7/14/20

Those who flout the rules will face a fine of up to 100 pounds (110 euros).

Finland

Trash-masks scandal: government agency knew it was contracting with troubled companies

The Nomad Today 6/23/20

The Finnish National Emergency Supply Agency knew of Onni Sarmaste's tax debts and also that Tiina Jylhä's company lacked a valid VAT identification number. Even so, they gave them € 10…

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TO PREVENT COVID-19

Government says wearing face masks has "minimal benefits"

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

Unlike other countries, the Finnish authorities have neither recommended nor made the use of masks mandatory.  

Photos

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African stylists turn mandatory masks into fashion accessories

The Nomad Today 5/17/20

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Video: researchers show masks are only useful to protect others

The Nomad Today 5/15/20

See in these videos by the Technical Research Center of Finland the difference between wearing a mask or not when coughing in front of other people.

Coronavirus

Passengers must wear masks on Finnish flights and airports

The Nomad Today 5/12/20

If, before the coronavirus, taking a flight seemed uncomfortable due to the strict schedules, luggage and security controls, the pandemic will bring these discomforts to unknown levels. Read the new…

Finland

Trash-Masks: police investigate if agency official committed crime

The Nomad Today 5/12/20

The investigation, so far focused on the suppliers of the defective material, has taken a turn when the police announced that they are also looking into decisions made by employees of the National…

Coronavirus

Restrictions on people over 70 should be lifted, expert doctor says

The Nomad Today 5/7/20

Staying indoors and avoiding physical human contact can have some unwanted side effects that are only visible later.

Finland

Sarmaste released by the police

The Nomad Today 4/25/20

The police said the preliminary investigation continues and Sarmaste is still one of the suspects. 

Finland

Sarmaste arrested by the police

The Nomad Today 4/22/20

The businessman who sold millions of useless protective masks to the National Emergency Supply Center is suspected of gross fraud and money laundering, according to the National Bureau of…

Finland

TRASH-MASKS SCANDAL

Security of Supply Center: all Sarmaste equipment is useless

The Nomad Today 4/20/20

Security of Supply Center is now working with the police to find out how much of the nearly 10 million euros paid can be recovered.

Coronavirus

TRASH-MASKS SCANDAL

Masks purchased from Sarmaste have been banned

The Nomad Today 4/18/20

Onni Sarmaste wants to test the masks for allergies.

Finland

TRASH-MASKS SCANDAL

Sarmaste buys luxury cars after trash-masks transaction

The Nomad Today 4/16/20

Sarmaste moved his Bentley away from his apartment because someone threw a stone to his window.

Coronavirus

Trash-masks: Government finds "unacceptable failures" in gear purchase

The Nomad Today 4/15/20

After an internal investigation, the report shows that those involved in the procurement operations "failed quite extensively" to comply with the standard processes of the National Emergency Supply…

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

The head of THL recommends use of homemade masks

The Nomad Today 4/15/20

Markku Tervahauta said that the recommendation is not an official order.

Finland

CORONAVIRUS

Trash-masks scandal is government’s fault, say foreigner.fi readers

The Nomad Today 4/14/20

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