Restrictions

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Norway extends entry restrictions to stem spread of new virus strains

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/21

Norway requires a negative coronavirus test before arrival.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Biden to renew travel restrictions on EU, Britain and Brazil

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/25/21

The administration plans to renew the travel restrictions, which former President Donald Trump ordered to end on Tuesday.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland tightens border traffic

The Nomad Today 1/23/21

Entry into the country based on employment will be restricted to essential duties.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Government extends entry restrictions to Finland until 9 February

The Nomad Today 1/7/21

As of January 11, entry restrictions will also be restored for residents of Japan and South Korea arriving in Finland.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Estonia tightens restrictions in greater Tallinn area for New Year's

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/23/20

Churches are exempt from the new rules and are allowed to remain open during the Christmas holidays.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Sweden tightens restrictions as Covid-19 cases and deaths rise

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/19/20

"Unfortunately, the situation continues to be very serious with a high spread of infection," Prime Minister Lofven said.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Tighter restrictions on bars and restaurants in many regions

The Nomad Today 12/4/20

From Saturday 5 December, the bars and restaurants of Uusimaa, Kanta-Häme, Päijät-Häme, Kymenlaakso and North Ostrobothnia must stop serving alcohol at 22:00 and close at 23:00.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland reports 5 coronavirus deaths and 1,114 new infections

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

Helsinki authorities tighten restrictions after the incidence of the disease exceeds 170 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last two weeks, more than double the national average.

Coronavirus

RESTRICTIONS

Helsinki Christmas Market cancelled

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

It was set to open on Saturday 5 December.

Coronavirus

RESTRICTIONS

Helsinki further limits social contacts, students to remote learning

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

The health authorities in the capital area announced new restrictions in a new attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19.

CORONAVIRUS

Marin urges compliance with restrictions to avoid coercive measures

The Nomad Today 11/26/20

Health authorities warn that the infection rate is increasing "at an alarming speed" throughout the country. On Thursday THL reported 496 new infections, most of them found in the Greater…

Entrepreneurs in Finland

CORONAVIRUS

Government rectifies decision on opening hours to end 'night cafes'

The Nomad Today 11/24/20

The police found in some of these places drunk people who did not observe social distancing and violated other security measures.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Sweden's limit on public gatherings enters into effect

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/24/20

After protests, an exception was made for funerals where at most 20 people could assemble.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Travel restrictions extended as Helsinki enters spreading stage

The Nomad Today 11/19/20

The community transmission stage is the worst scenario foreseen by health authorities, which are concerned about the development in Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo and Kauniainen. Finland on…

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Tighter restrictions on bars and restaurants extended in 5 regions

The Nomad Today 11/19/20

These restrictions apply to Uusimaa, Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Kanta-Häme and Ostrobothnia, where the Covid-19 epidemic has reached the acceleration phase .

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland prepares legal changes to relax strict travel limits

The Nomad Today 11/11/20

According to the proposal, the quarantine requirement could be imposed on people from countries with at least twice the incidence rate of infections as Finland. Quarantine would not apply…

Tourism

CORONAVIRUS

Changes to restrictions on entry to Finland from Monday 9 November

The Nomad Today 11/5/20

The decision applies the limit value of a maximum of 25 new cases of the disease per 100,000 persons in the previous 14 days.

Entrepreneurs in Finland

RESTRICTIONS

Bars and restaurants may start serving alcohol at 7:00 at the earliest

The Nomad Today 11/5/20

The government says it wants to clear up some ambiguity that has arisen over whether a business can resume serving alcoholic beverages after it has been closed for an hour.

World

CORONAVIRUS

Stockholm closes museums, galleries to halt rising virus cases

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/1/20

Group sporting activities are also restricted. The measures are provisionally in place until November 19.

Finland

CORONAVIRUS

Government punishes alcohol sellers with stricter restrictions than other restaurants

The Nomad Today 10/30/20

The new decree that regulates the restrictions on restaurants and bars includes important differences depending on the type of business and the region. The restrictions on opening hours do not…