Press releases and news

Positive COVID-19 tests on rise, accounting for 10.7 per cent of all tests last week

29.12.2021
THL´s study: Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine produces significant antibody levels against all viral variants in working-age subjects

23.12.2021
New decree on coronavirus vaccinations in effect from 23 December – coronavirus vaccinations may be offered to children aged 5-11

22.12.2021
THL updates guidelines on coronavirus testing

22.12.2021
THL proposes amendment to Vaccination Decree to prepare for possibility of vaccinating children aged 5–11 against coronavirus

22.12.2021
THL recommends shorter interval for third coronavirus vaccine – third doses for at-risk groups can be offered with 3–4 week interval

22.12.2021
Familiar measures and adequate ventilation prevent airborne spread of coronavirus

22.12.2021
COVID-19 infections continue to increase – especially burden on intensive care has increased throughout the country

21.12.2021
Christmas can increase tension in homes – help in cases of domestic violence is available regardless of time and place

21.12.2021
THL recommends the use of a face mask throughout the country in all public indoor spaces and on public transport

20.12.2021
Celebrating Christmas and New Year together is important – so plan ahead to keep everyone safe

18.12.2021
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare to update the list of Omicron risk countries

16.12.2021
Over 10,500 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Finland last week

16.12.2021
THL drafts list of high-risk groups for 5–11-year-olds – municipalities may start COVID-19 vaccinations for children in the high-risk groups

16.12.2021
Finland has 11 new Omicron infections – according to preliminary data, 2 vaccine doses protect against a serious disease caused by Omicron

15.12.2021
The tightened recommendations for air quality by WHO pose new challenges even to Finland

15.12.2021
Those starting their military service in January are recommended to get a free influenza vaccine before they start their service

13.12.2021
Higher education students need support – researchers concerned about the high prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression

13.12.2021
About 9,400 new COVID-19 cases reported last week, burden on intensive care doubled from late October

09.12.2021
Two new Omicron infections diagnosed in Finland – cases in 50 countries already

09.12.2021

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