Test

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland allows entry of people from low-risk areas without prior testing

The Nomad Today 7/6/21

The government published on Tuesday a list of countries and regions with an incidence of less than 10 infections per 100,000 inhabitants and will allow its citizens to enter the country without…

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

EU donates 250,000 rapid tests for Covid-19 to Finland

The Nomad Today 4/16/21

The antigen tests will be delivered to the Finnish hospital districts, the Åland Central Hospital and the Defence Forces.

Finland

BUSINESS

Finnair to test Neste's so-called 'sustainable aviation fuel'

The Nomad Today 4/13/21

The collaboration between both companies serves as a showcase for other businesses with "ambitious climate commitments."

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Two free coronavirus tests per week for citizens in England

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/5/21

Companies with more than 10 employees can request rapid tests for their workers, and regular testing will also continue in schools.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Police investigate alleged health crimes for skipping Covid isolation

The Nomad Today 3/30/21

In one case, an employer realized that the coronavirus negative test certificate provided by the employee was forged and reported it to the police.

World

WITH MANDATORY TESTS

Barcelona holds concert with 5,000 people to test hygiene measures

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/28/21

All audience members had to undergo a coronavirus test at one of three special test centres ahead of the event.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC IN FINLAND

Sanctions for refusing to undergo a Covid-19 test come into force

The Nomad Today 3/28/21

As of Monday 29 March, if a person refuses to undergo a compulsory medical examination, they may be sentenced under the Penal Code for a violation of health protection to a fine or a prison…

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Estonia's prime minister tests positive for coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/16/21

According to the EU health authority ECDC, Estonia is one of the countries with the highest rate of infections in the bloc.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

EU medicines agency starts testing of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/5/21

Some EU countries have said they want to use it even if there is no official EU approval.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Finland amends law to oblige medical examinations upon arrival

The Nomad Today 2/19/21

Under the amended act, those who refuse to undergo a compulsory health examination may face a fine or imprisonment.

Coronavirus

EPIDEMIC

Government updates Finland's Covid-19 testing strategy

The Nomad Today 2/11/21

Testing capacity is primarily targeted at people experiencing symptoms, but asymptomatic people should also be tested whenever this is deemed appropriate. 

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Swedish coronavirus test requirement for entry enters into force

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/7/21

Exemptions included urgent family reasons.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Sweden to require travelers to present negative coronavirus test

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/3/21

The measure would run until March 31, and applies to people over the age of 18.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Sweden to allow flights from Britain but requires coronavirus test

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/30/20

Only test results from within 72 hours before departure would be accepted.

World

NUCLEAR EXERCISE

Russian submarine tests intercontinental missiles

The Nomad Today 12/13/20

Such maneuvres are seen by observers as a demonstration of strength by Russia.

World

PANDEMIC

Denmark plans negative virus test requirement for foreign workers

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/24/20

Last week, 172 people from Poland tested positive for the coronavirus in Denmark, the Employment Ministry said.

Finland

CORONAVIRUS

Prime Minister Marin tests negative for Covid-19 and returns to work

The Nomad Today 10/20/20

The head of the Finnish government rushed back from Brussels last Friday after learning that an MP from the True Finns party (Perussuomalaiset) had tested positive.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Chinese city tests 10 million people for coronavirus in 4 days

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/15/20

Authorities used "sample pooling," meaning they collected residents' individual samples, and then processed 10 of them at once in a single nucleic acid test.  

Tourism

TRAVEL

Airline industry wants Covid-19 tests for all international passengers

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/22/20

Global passenger numbers in July were only 8% of what they were one year ago.

Finland

MILD SYMPTOMS

Sanna Marin tests negative for coronavirus

The Nomad Today 8/19/20

The result of the test was announced by the head of government this afternoon on her Twitter account.