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Coronavirus

Halonen: Coronavirus hit Sweden worse because "men are in charge"

CONTROVERSIAL WORDS

Halonen: Coronavirus hit Sweden worse because "men are in charge"

Foreigner.fi 8/10/20

"In all countries where women have had a strong position and that have had female leaders, it seems that the situation has gone better,” the former President of Finland stressed.

US passes 5 million coronavirus cases

US passes 5 million coronavirus cases

Foreigner.fi 8/10/20

The death toll in the country has passed 162,000.

Dozens of Finns exposed to Covid in Estonia returned on 17 ships between August 1 and 6

Dozens of Finns exposed to Covid in Estonia returned on 17 ships between August 1 and 6

Foreigner.fi 8/9/20

22 of them said they had developed symptoms suggestive of a coronavirus after the trip. If you traveled on any of the ships on the list, monitor your health.

Russia's coronavirus vaccine undergoes final testing phase

Russia's coronavirus vaccine undergoes final testing phase

Foreigner.fi 8/7/20

The vaccine, which was initially tested on volunteers and soldiers, is expected to be registered next week.

Australia to keep its borders closed due to Covid-19 spike

Australia to keep its borders closed due to Covid-19 spike

Foreigner.fi 8/7/20

There is also a travel ban on Australians leaving the country.

New Covid-19 infections nearly doubled from a month ago

GOVERNMENT FIGURES

New Covid-19 infections nearly doubled from a month ago

Cesar Calvar 8/6/20

The epidemic is accelerating: now each infected patient transmits the disease to more than one person, according to the latest government assessment.

Coronavirus kills 2, takes 1 to intensive care in Helsinki

EPIDEMIC CONTINUES

Coronavirus kills 2, takes 1 to intensive care in Helsinki

Foreigner.fi 8/4/20

The largest number of new cases have been recorded in the hospital districts of Helsinki-Uusimaa, and in Satakunta, whose capital is the tourist city of Pori.

Hundreds exposed to Covid-19 in amusement park and restaurants

IN HELSINKI & VAASA

Hundreds exposed to Covid-19 in amusement park and restaurants

Foreigner.fi 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.

WHO admits Wuhan may not be the origin of Covid-19

NEW STUDIES

WHO admits Wuhan may not be the origin of Covid-19

Foreigner.fi 8/3/20

While Chinese researchers have conducted studies around initial cases and around the Wuhan seafood market, there are gaps in the epidemiological landscape.

Study finds people can transmit coronavirus to cats and dogs

Study finds people can transmit coronavirus to cats and dogs

Foreigner.fi 8/3/20

The study tested 540 dogs and 277 cats living in households in northern Italy.

Trial of app to track coronavirus begins Tuesday 4 August

IN FINLAND

Trial of app to track coronavirus begins Tuesday 4 August

Foreigner.fi 8/3/20

THL assures in its press release that there are no risks that the privacy of users is violated.

Russia plans first coronavirus vaccinations in autumn

Russia plans first coronavirus vaccinations in autumn

Foreigner.fi 8/2/20

Moscow claims to have developed a vaccine, which produced immunity against coronavirus in all test subjects without negative side effects.

Thirty-three people infected on virus-hit Norwegian cruise ship

Thirty-three people infected on virus-hit Norwegian cruise ship

Foreigner.fi 8/1/20

All of the ship's passengers have now disembarked. Reportedly, 380 people had been on board in the past three weeks.

Study finds children of all ages are susceptible to coronavirus

Study finds children of all ages are susceptible to coronavirus

Foreigner.fi 8/1/20

The study released on Friday comes amid an increasingly tense debate about reopening schools.

Finland to allow events with more than 500 people

CORONAVIRUS

Finland to allow events with more than 500 people

Foreigner.fi 7/31/20

Government says that the weekly number of cases has risen slightly and is now at the same level as at the end of June.

Swedish health agency recommends working remotely when possible

Swedish health agency recommends working remotely when possible

Foreigner.fi 7/31/20

Epidemiologist Anders Tegnell recommends working from home during the autumn, despite "psychological strain."

EU buys 30,000 doses of remdesivir to treat severe Covid-19 cases

EU buys 30,000 doses of remdesivir to treat severe Covid-19 cases

Foreigner.fi 7/29/20

Remdesivir is the first drug that received EU approval for coronavirus treatment.

Belarusian leader says he had asymptomatic case of coronavirus

Belarusian leader says he had asymptomatic case of coronavirus

Foreigner.fi 7/29/20

Alexander Lukashenko is seeking a sixth consecutive term in the August 9 election. Two of his strongest challengers have been jailed and prevented from registering as candidates.

Travel restrictions reinstated for countries hit by second wave

CORONAVIRUS

Travel restrictions reinstated for countries hit by second wave

Foreigner.fi 7/27/20

Increased infection rates mean that travelers from certain countries are affected by the self-isolation requirement.

Finland records 18 coronavirus infections over the weekend

COVID-19 EPIDEMIC

Finland records 18 coronavirus infections over the weekend

Foreigner.fi 7/27/20

Helsinki-Uusimaa remains as the worst-hit area by the epidemic.