The coronavirus situation in Finland has deteriorated dramatically in recent days. The government, local and regional authorities are now urgently preparing new recommendations to prevent the spread of infections.
The number of new cases confirmed on Thursday was the highest so far this fall, almost the highest in the fall, and the health and welfare institution THL reported nearly 300 cases. In addition, on Thursday, the two-week infection rate in Finland was 34 / 100,000 inhabitants. On Wednesday, it was 31. Last week, the figure was 18.
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) announced on Tuesday that the government is preparing a comprehensive package of measures to be discussed next week. Krista Kiuru The government’s Minister of Family and Basic Services (SDP), who is in charge of the coronavirus program, said the government will support regional authorities in their efforts to curb the epidemic.
The list of stricter restrictions includes a number of measures that may be recommended by the government and decided by regional authorities.
According to Yle, the most urgent measures in preparation are the size of high school and vocational student gatherings and distance learning, at least in areas where the number of infections is rising.
In September, the government outlined the actions to be taken at different stages of the epidemic. The government’s policy is to adjust the limitations of daily life based on the number of infections.
The number of infections is high in six areas
On Thursday, the epidemic accelerated in five provinces, and in one – in Ostrobothnia – the coronavirus is the so-called In the spreading stage. The virus is now in the accelerating phase in Uusimaa, Kanta-Häme, Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa and Southern Ostrobothnia.
Currently, the limit for gatherings is set at 50 people. A larger group can only gather if, for example, a safe distance is guaranteed. According to information received by Yle, this amount will be reduced.
A large proportion of new cases are young. According to the THL, there are a lot of troops in schools, but few of them have caused a lot of infections.
Some health restrictions are decided by the government and others are independently decided by regional authorities.
The government makes decisions on operating restrictions for bars and restaurants, as well as travel restrictions. On Wednesday, the government announced that bars and restaurants must close their doors in the worst areas as early as 11 p.m.
Other restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus epidemic vary from country to country, depending on the situation and the decisions of the region and local authorities.