Tag: Coronavirus
Agnes Wold dispels myths about how colds are contagious
Agnes Woldprofessor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues with the host Christopher Lundberg. Agnes Wold on cold virus: Therefore, it is good to have a fever and that it can be good to lie down under a warm blanket. Professor Agnes Wold also explains why it’s good to have a cold every now and […]
Agnes Wold: Thousands think they are allergic but they are not
Agnes Woldprofessor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues with the host Christopher Lundberg. Agnes Wold on allergies: This is why allergy testing is problematic and why thousands of people mistakenly believe they are allergic. How unpasteurized milk can protect, but also about which allergy usually grows out on its own. And then Agnes and […]
Agnes Wold: Basically all people have herpes
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program leader Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold about the mouth and dental health: The bacteria that give you bad breath and if your tongue scratches can help. And therefore you cannot detect a disease by looking at someone’s tongue. And then Agnes surprises host […]
An agreement with the bus drivers has been found, bus traffic will return to normal
“The strikes will end immediately. We have agreed that the return to work will take place as soon as possible, but no later than Monday morning on the first shift”, he stated for the broadcasting company in the dying minutes of the day. Kokko described the end result as a reasonable compromise from the drivers’ […]
Agnes Wold: There is no indication that it would be good to eat antioxidants
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program manager Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: Together with the presenter Christer Lundberg, Professor Agnes Wold returns to some question marks from last season. In addition to delving into antioxidants and free radicals, the professor talks about sudden infant death syndrome, the […]
More than half of Finns have COVID-19 antibodies caused by both the vaccine and the disease: study
Randomly selected adults aged 18-85 from different parts of Finland were invited to the study, and blood samples were taken from almost 9,800 people. Antibodies to the coronavirus infection in children and adolescents were also examined using anonymized surplus serum samples from the HUS diagnostic center. These studies have made it possible to assess the […]
HS: The housing market has slowed down strongly in Tampere, Turku
The Tampere newspaper pointed out in its report that the number of new apartment sales was also affected by the fact that some of the houses completed last year had already been sold in 2021. A total of 4,377 new apartments were completed in Tampere in 2022, of which 3,487 are vacant apartments. Markku RiihimäkiThe […]
HS: The general plan is an obstacle to converting offices into apartments in the center of Helsinki
Converting the office into apartments would therefore require the city to create a corresponding amount of business space elsewhere in the center. “We want to preserve the downtown area. If one property owner is given the opportunity to convert the Business Space into residential use, the next property owner will soon demand it as well,” […]
Almost 100,000 more calls were made to Mielinterveyssuomi’s MIELI crisis line than the previous year
“Russia’s war of aggression, the coronavirus pandemic and other ongoing crises are taking a toll on people. Low-threshold services, such as the Crisis Hotline, now fill the service gap of public services. People living in Finland should invest more in the psychological resources”, says Sanna VesikansaMIELI Mielenterveys Finland’s crisis operations manager. The most common reason […]
The decline in Helsinki apartment prices will continue until the end of 2023, says an economist
In the rest of the capital region, apartment prices continued to rise. Espoo and Kauniainen rose by 1.9 percent to 4,176 euros per square meter and Vantaa by 2.4 percent to 3,212 euros per square meter. In Espoo and Kauniainen, however, apartment prices fell by 1.8 percent in July-August. Juhana BrotherusThe chief economist of the […]
Finland is trying to limit the tourist visas granted to Russians, Haavisto tells Helsingin Sanomat
One option, he added, is to favor certain types of visas over others by limiting the time it takes to apply for tourist visas. “The idea is that we would limit the application time for tourist visas and we could prioritize visas that are useful, but not for tourism to Finland,” he explained to the […]
The Rags March returns to Reykjavik
On Saturday, July 23, the Ruff March returns to the streets of Reykjavik after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus epidemic. The march will begin at 2:00 PM, outside Hallgrímskirkja Church, and the gathered people will march through the center to Austurvöllur Square. The march aims to remind people that the perpetrators, not the […]
The oldest Finn dies at the age of 110
Finland’s oldest person, Astrid Qvist, died Monday evening, July 18. Qvist’s Covid-19 test was positive a few days earlier. Qvist also had underlying medical conditions. Qvist, who turned 110 in March, died in his hometown of Närpie on the west coast of Finland. His niece, Ulla Mangsvisited him a few weeks ago. "He was in […]
THL is looking into speeding up the fourth vaccination for people over 60
THL is currently investigating the possibility of municipalities starting vaccinations on an accelerated schedule. It announced last week that it plans to offer the fourth vaccine to everyone 65 or older starting in mid-August and to everyone 60 or older starting in early September. Minister of Family and Social Affairs Aki Lindén (SDP) told the […]
The EU is urging other covid-19 boosters for 60- to 79-year-olds
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Amid a new increase in covid-19 affecting the continent, European Union officials spoke about the importance of vaccinating people aged 60 to 79, along with other vulnerable people. In a statement, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides said: “With cases and hospital stays increasing again as we enter the summer […]
The Finnish aviation sector is making a strong comeback, the operator says
The Finnish aviation industry recovered well in the first half of this year, estimates the national airport operator Finavian. In January-June, approximately 6.6 million passengers traveled through Finnish airports, the company said in its statement on Tuesday. Compared to the first six months of 2021, the growth was 520 percent, or sixfold. However, passenger figures […]
Finns are looking for cheap gas in Russia when the border opens
The re-opening of the border between Russia and Finland on July 1 has increased Finns’ refueling trips to the eastern neighbor. The ongoing war in Ukraine has not stopped drivers from looking for cheaper gasoline and diesel, as fuel prices have risen well over 2 euros per liter in the past year. The average price […]
Finland should move towards normality regarding the coronavirus, says an expert
Although mortality from the coronavirus disease has decreased from its peak in the spring and occurs mainly in the elderly who were already in poor health before the infection, the incidence of the virus has remained at a high level, according to wastewater analyzes carried out in Finland. Institute of Health and Welfare (THL). Officials […]
Health care costs continue to rise in municipalities
Finland’s healthcare costs have been rising for years, and there is no end in sight, according to the basic healthcare cost comparison conducted by the Association of Municipalities (AFLRA) in June. The report showed that healthcare costs rose significantly last year compared to 2020, especially in big cities. Costs per inhabitant rose the most in […]
Imports and exports of goods also apply to individuals crossing the Finnish-Russian border
Both imports to Finland and exports to Russia are restricted The entry restrictions that were in force at Finland’s external borders due to the coronavirus pandemic will be lifted on June 30, and from July 1, the health security situation will return to the pre-pandemic situation. However, the EU’s sanctions against Russia affect customs operations, […]
Customs suspects the company of smuggling 1.3 million kilos of contaminated feed to Finland
The authorities in Finland suspect that about 1.3 million kilos of contaminated feed raw materials have been illegally imported from Denmark. Customs announced on Tuesday that it would close the investigation into an exceptional case. According to the agency, a Finnish feed producer operating in Ostrobothnia is suspected of having imported contaminated material, fish waste. […]
Elderly and other vulnerable groups should be offered the fourth COVID-19 jab
All people in Denmark over the age of 50 will be offered a fourth vaccine against coronavirus, said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at a press conference on Wednesday. Certain vulnerable groups, such as nursing home residents and senior citizens, will be offered the fourth plug as early as mid-September. All remaining Danes over 50 will […]
What was eaten in Finland in 2021?
According to preliminary calculations, the total consumption of grain was about 84 kilograms per capita in 2021. The total consumption has increased over the last two years, largely due to the increase in the consumption of oats and wheat. Last year, 45.4 kilograms of wheat and 10.2 kilograms of oats were consumed. Consumption of rye […]
Finland removes all Covid border restrictions
All restrictions related to the corona at Finland’s external borders will end on June 30, the Ministry of the Interior stated in a press release. This means that from the beginning of July, all travelers arriving from outside the Schengen and EU areas will no longer be required to have a vaccination certificate or a […]
The slowdown in freight traffic will cause Customs to suspend recruitment at Russian border crossings
Customs has suspended the hiring of new workers at Russian border crossings, the agency said Tuesday. Due to the effects of the coronary virus pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, border traffic between Finland and its eastern neighbor is currently limited, which reduces the need for border control and customs personnel. There were open […]
Nationwide delays in police licensing services
The global situation and the slowdown in the coronary virus pandemic have increased the demand for travel documents in particular, congesting police licensing services. Efforts have been made to alleviate the ongoing problem throughout the spring, for example by hiring additional staff. Despite these efforts, queuing times are still long and the time taken to […]
HS: Rents in Finland may jump this year due to a common clause in the leases
Contracts may also include a clause linking the increase to the consumer price index and setting a minimum annual increase. Anne ViitaThe Chief Operating Officer of Suomen Tenants told Helsingin Sanomat on Monday that in the latter case, the minimum increase is typically about three percent. Some leases stipulate that the rent must be reviewed […]
The recommendation for the fourth vaccine expanded in Finland
Mika SalminenTHL’s director of health security, described the decision as significant because many people aged 70-79 suffer from chronic diseases that increase the risk of infection. Helsingin Sanomat asked Salminen why the fourth dose is not recommended for all age groups. “These people benefit most clearly from the fourth dose,” he replied. “When it comes […]
Aktia’s financial forecast: The time for strong growth is behind us
In Aktia’s economic forecast published today, chief economist Lasse Corin forecasts that economic growth will slow to 1.6 per cent this year and a modest 0.9 per cent next year. “The coronavirus pandemic and its economic effects have been left behind, Russia’s attack on Ukraine plunged into a new era of global economic uncertainty,” says […]
THL: There are too many coronavirus-related deaths
There have been significantly more coronavirus-related deaths this year than in previous years. The Department of Health and Welfare THL has so far registered 2,800 since the beginning of 2022. According to THL, 1,163 people died of the coronavirus in 2021. According to Statistics Finland’s cause-of-death statistics, 558 people died of coronavirus infection in 2020. […]
HS: A new sub-variant of omikron could lead to a wave of infection in the summer
“Since mid-May, its share has started to grow clearly and the trend points to a clear increase,” he commented. The sub-variant can be detected directly by a standard polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. It is believed to have caused about eight percent of the infections found in the area last week. Lehtonen expects BA.5 to […]
Housing prices rose, although sales volumes in Finland fell in April from last year
Juho KeskinenAn economist at the Finnish Mortgage Association (Hypo) said that market activity remained surprisingly strong despite Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. – The mood has calmed down and the high activity observed during the coronavirus crisis is clearly behind us. But sales are still higher than it was three years before the pandemic, […]
Covid is easing, the shortage of health care personnel continues
Health authorities in Finland expect new cases of Covid to decline during the summer, but experts remain concerned about the ability of hospitals to cope in the coming months. The number of coronavirus patients in hospital has declined recently, less in intensive care than ever since last summer. Chief Medical Officer of HUS, Veli-Matti Ulandertold […]
Finland may have given up face masks too early, Lindén says
“But I would have liked the mask to continue to be used at least until May.” The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) abandoned its extensive mask recommendation in mid-April. According to Lindén, the decision was sudden and surprising. “It almost immediately stopped using the mask,” he told the newspaper. Lindén has seen a […]
The number of Covid patients in the intensive care unit falls to a 9-month low
The number of Covid patients treated in hospitals has dropped significantly over the past week, the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said on Thursday. The total number has fallen by more than half from a peak of 1,026 at the end of March. At the same time, the number of patients in intensive […]
OP: Growth in the Finnish economy will slow significantly in 2023
The financial group forecasts that consumer prices will rise by 5.4 per cent in 2022 and 2.8 per cent in 2023. The war has so far had a much-anticipated effect on the Finnish economy: Finnish exports to Russia have fallen sharply and prices for some raw materials and capital goods have risen. Reijo HeiskanenOP Financial […]
The number of passengers on the Baltic ferries is increasing as the situation in Covid slows down
According to ferry companies, Baltic Sea cruise bookings from Helsinki to Tallinn in Estonia and Stockholm in Sweden are clearly recovering from the prolonged slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The ferry operator Eckerö Line saw almost as many passengers last month as in April 2019, says Director of Marketing and Communications Ida Toika Everi. […]
45% of jobseekers in Vantaa are long-term unemployed
Since 2021, most of the experimentation with the responsibility for employment services being transferred to municipalities has shown good results Eija Väätäinenwhich leads the project in Vantaa and Kerava. However, he adds that long-term unemployment remains a distressing problem. "For many, the setbacks caused by the coronavirus appear to be long-lasting," Väätäinen says. There are […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: NATO and investments, monkey pox disinfo and successive hockey host Tampere
Jyväskylän Keskisuomalainen is among the leading newspapers syndicated article where several economic analysts say investors are likely to see Finland as a slightly higher risk country during the ongoing NATO membership process. According to these experts, the perceived risks are related to concerns about various disturbances by Russia. "During the process, there is some uncertainty […]
Covid continues to cause staff absenteeism and sick pay
In Finland, about 120,000 people have received sickness benefit after a coronavirus infection in the first four months of 2022. The figure is almost equal to the total number of beneficiaries for the whole of 2021. The S Group, a retail giant with about 40,000 employees, said increased absenteeism has forced the chain to limit […]
Prices of old detached houses rose, inflation slowed sales in Q1
In contrast, in municipalities with a population of 60,000 to 100,000, the prices of old detached houses fell by 1.3 per cent. Prices remained broadly unchanged in municipalities with a population of up to 20,000. Sales of old detached houses fell by about 10 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter. Juho KeskinenThe economist of […]
Finland reports the first case of Omicron BA.5 sub-variant
The first case of the BA.5 Omicron sub-variant registered in Finland has been detected in a laboratory located in the south-western part of the country. The laboratory of clinical microbiology at Turku University Hospital reported the infection on Wednesday. In its press release, the hospital stated that the variant was found in a Finnish citizen […]
A record number of Finns enjoy boating
Boating has grown into a summer hobby for years and Jarkko PajusaloFinnboat, the CEO of the Finnish Maritime Industry Association, says that based on the growth in sales of used boats, large numbers of new boaters will come to the lakes and the sea this season. "This summer, a record number of new boaters will […]
The fitness association retreats to stage performances in children’s competitions
The Finnish Association of Physical Sports has said that it will probably cancel plans to bring stage performances when it starts competing for 12-year-olds next year. The Finnish press said on Tuesday that the association opened its fitness competition for children under 12 in the summer of 2023, which provoked a backlash. Former fitness model […]
Nordea weakens Finland’s economic outlook
Nordea Bank forecasts that the Finnish economy will grow by two percentage points this year instead of three. The bank says its outlook is lower than previously forecast due to the geopolitical situation surrounding Russia’s war in Ukraine and China’s tight zero-Covid policy. Its outlook in January, nearly two months before the Russian invasion, predicted […]
Research: One-fifth of Finnish suicide victims had time on suicide day
The results show that seeking treatment has become more common, but the struggle of health professionals to detect and reduce the risk of suicide is also continuing. Marena Kukkonensuicide prevention expert from the Finnish Mental Health Association told me YLE on Monday said the lack of detection and absence of suicidal tendencies is likely due […]
The Finnish THL is extending the recommendation to the fourth vaccination
THL on Thursday said The fourth injection, which can be given no earlier than three months after the third, is an attempt to increase and extend the level of protection against severe forms of coronavirus disease, especially fatal ones. Just over half (51%) of those aged 80 and over have received four doses and 87.5% […]
Economist: The employment rate rose to its highest level since the recession of the 1990s
The employment rate is currently at its highest level since the pre-recession period of the 1990s. Juho Keskinen, Economist of the Finnish Mortgage Association (Hypo). The interest rate, he said, is due not only to the large number of fixed-term and part-time workers, but also to the strong growth and recovery in economic activity as […]
Yle publishes news in Ukrainian
Yle publishes news in Ukrainian to serve the country’s refugees arriving in Finland. The textual news, which is published on weekdays, focuses on top national news as well as stories of interest to Ukrainians. The articles also contain practical information about living in Finland. "We want to support Ukrainians coming to Finland," Aki KekäläinenYle’s Head […]
The Finns said that now it is (mostly) okay to hug if they want to
As the meeting and greeting continue in Finland, some people are considering whether the handshakes and hugs are appropriate. It says it’s good to get a person’s permission before touching Asko JärvinenChief Physician of Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) and Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases. "We can gently and slowly begin to […]
President Niinistö will skip Veterans Day due to the coronavirus
President Sauli Niinistö has reported through a Facebook post that he will not be attending Veterans Day’s main commemoration this year after receiving a positive Covid test last week. National Veterans Day is a day of remembrance for all Finnish war veterans, and is celebrated every year on April 27, when Finnish troops ended their […]
Agnes Wold on the connection between dental health and heart attack
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on Oral and Dental Health: About our important oral bacteria and why it can be good to suck on the baby’s pacifier. The professor also talks about our sugar phobia, if you can get better saliva from kissing […]
Helsinki’s basic education is praised in customer surveys – guardians’ satisfaction with school and education is growing
The results of the customer survey are very good. Overall satisfaction with caring for school and education is high and has risen from a previous survey two years ago. Student satisfaction remained unchanged. Overall parental satisfaction was 6.1, while student satisfaction was 5.7 on a scale of 1 to 7. The survey was conducted in […]
The coronavirus pandemic reduced bicycle traffic in Finnish cities
The counters are located in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Lahti, Pori, Oulu, Tampere and Vaasa. The national target was to increase bicycle traffic by more than 10 percent in five years. “Teleworking, distance school, event closures and hobbies have reduced the number of trips made by bike” comments Matti KoistinenOperational Director of the Finnish Cyclists’ Association. While […]
There is an increase in the flu in Finland in the spring
In Finland, there is an unusual increase in influenza cases in the spring, although the flu typically fades as the weather warms up. On Friday, the health authorities had registered 1,119 cases of influenza A in Finland. Raija Uusitalo-SeppäläThe chief doctor of the hospital district of Southwest Finland said that Covid was now spreading at […]
EU extends COVID-19 digital certificates: European Commission
Wigand said at the press conference, adding that it is important to prepare and this useful tool to be ready, especially given the emergence of new versions of COVID-19. The certificate has significantly facilitated safe travel within the EU and supported the tourism industry, Wigand added. The EU has had a digital coronavirus certification system […]
Finnair, VR drop mask requirement
The nationwide airline Finnair has announced that it will remove the requirement for passengers and cabin crew to wear masks on all flights. The change will take effect on Monday, April 25th. The only exception is if the use of face shields is an explicit requirement of the destination or country of origin. The company […]
The pandemic is likely to have peaked in Finland, but the patient load in hospitals is slowly declining, health authorities say
The number of coronavirus infections in Finland has fallen for the third week in a row, officials from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said at a weekly press conference on Thursday. Although the number of new laboratory-confirmed infections has decreased in all age groups […]
The coronavirus group in the Helsinki region is abandoning the general mask recommendation
The coronavirus coordination group in the metropolitan area on Wednesday recommended that people may choose to reduce the use of face shields in public places. The groupAn organization of officials, authorities and medical experts in the area said that children and young people in the cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa are not required to […]
YLE: The Finnish tourism industry is looking forward to a good summer despite Russia’s uncertainty
He said in a survey by a travel agency that a third of its member companies have received some cancellations. However, most of the 200 companies reported that bookings come as usual or at an almost normal pace. Timo LappiThe CEO of the Finnish Hospitality Association (Mara) told the broadcasters that cancellations have come from […]
The Literature Foundation offers apartments in Helsinki to Ukrainians
The Finnish Society for Swedish Literature (SLS) offers free furnished apartments in the luxury district of Helsinki. Most of the apartments are in the city’s valuable Töölö district. Ukrainians who have been displaced are allowed to stay there for at least a year free of charge. Dag WallgrenThe CEO of SLS said that the association […]
Agnes Wold: You do not have to be happy to survive
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. We use so many percent of the brain and this is what the anatomy of the brain looks like The professor also goes through how our intelligence is inherited and which of the parents we have to thank for it, […]
Consumer prices exceeded expectations by rising by 5.8% in Finland in March
Both YLE and Helsingin Sanomat emphasized in their reports that consumer prices have not risen at the same pace since 1990. Jukka Appelqvistthe chief economist of the chamber of commerce pointed out press release that while diesel and gasoline prices are still the subject of most public inflationary debates, price increases have gradually become more […]
THL alleviates mask recommendation in Finland
People with symptoms are advised to stay at home until the symptoms go away. The decision is justified because the use of masks as an independent measure does not significantly prevent the spread of the virus in the current epidemiological situation. Halting the spread of a highly contagious variant of omicron would require restrictive measures […]
Finland will end the general mask recommendation
The Department of Health and Welfare (THL) announced on Thursday that it was abandoning its general recommendation to use a face mask on the grounds that protective equipment would not significantly reduce the spread of the coronavirus. However, THL continues to recommend the use of a face mask in public transportation, public indoor, and Covid […]
The Ministry of Finance forecasts slow growth and high inflation
Jukka RailavoA senior ministerial assistant in the Ministry of Finance said the decision to lower the base growth forecast from 3.0 per cent to 1.5 per cent is due to exports and consumer prices. According to him, trade between Finland and Russia will practically end due to sanctions on export products and sanctions that weaken […]
The Ministry of Finance predicts modest economic growth in the shadow of the war in Ukraine
According to a forecast published by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, Russia’s attack on Ukraine will have a significant impact on Finland’s economic growth over the next two years. The Ministry’s figures predict that Finland’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 1.5 per cent this year and by 1.7 per cent in 2023. […]
Agnes Wold kills myths about your sleep
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on sleep: This is how health is affected by working shifts and therefore it is good to “sleep on the thing”. Agnes thinks about whether it is best to sleep on the left or right side, and then […]
Economists recommend a global easing of coronary virus restrictions
“While protecting public health has been a priority in a pandemic, the financial cost of the coronavirus has been high,” says the ifon researcher. Niklas Potrafke. “The relatively mild effects of the Omicron version mean that restrictions can now be significantly eased.” Calls for the current restrictions to be relaxed were particularly common among Asian […]
THL: The pandemic is becoming less deadly, but the social impact is now visible
Although the number of daily infections detected in Finland is still in the thousands, the incidence and mortality of the coronavirus are declining. The Department of Health and Welfare (THL) and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (STM) report on the matter. About 100 Covid deaths have been reported each week in Finland, but […]
Nordea: Rising housing costs are hitting homeowners the hardest
Rising interest rates, accelerating inflation and the resulting rise in housing costs are straining the wallets of homeowners in particular, Nordea Bank says in its recent housing market review. According to the consumer price index, housing costs rose by 7.3 per cent year-on-year in February. "The price of electricity has risen by an average of […]
Minister: The corona situation in Finland remains serious
According to the Minister of Family and Social Affairs, the coronavirus situation in Finland is still serious, although the media has largely turned to other news topics. Who is Linden (SDP). Lindén said in a Tweet on Tuesday night that while the country’s headlines have increasingly focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the strikes […]
HS: Helsinki is considering creating a nightlife district
“In the nightlife area, regulations could be more relaxed. The downtown blocks or former industrial areas vacated by e-commerce would have space for one or more neighborhoods where you can listen to music and watch movies in an open-air movie in the middle of a summer night, he explained. According to Holopainen, cities have lost […]
Agnes Wold: We are not meant to be happy
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: About the fact that we are not genetically created to live in duality with the same person all our lives and about why children get into trouble when they have to eat. And so Agnes talks […]
New record for flu vaccinations: almost every third person got a jab
The Danish public has clearly got used to standing in line for a jab. During this flu season, 1.7 million people were vaccinated against influenza. This is almost every third person in Denmark. According to the General Practitioners Organization (PLO), it is the highest admission in history. The total number is 800,000 more than the […]
Now it’s time to review your tax return – last year’s statistics show a 170% increase in deductions for income-related expenses
Miscellaneous office work and telecommuting due to a coronavirus pandemic? Be sure to check your travel expenses and workspace reduction Kirsi Tuunala, A senior tax expert at the tax administration, points out that it is important for all individual taxpayers to check a pre-filled tax return carefully. If all the amounts and information are correct, […]
HS: In Finland, the number of Covid-19 deaths in the first quarter of 2022 was higher than in the whole of 2021
Just over a third (1,163) of deaths were recorded between January and December 2021. Mika SalminenTHL’s Health Security Manager told Helsingin Sanomat on Sunday that the high mortality rate is primarily due to a sharp increase in coronavirus infections in the early months of the year. The majority of deaths have been observed in patients […]
New COVID mutant “XE” found in UK more infectious than Omicron sub-variant: WHO
“Recombinant XE (BA.1-BA.2) was first detected in the UK on 19 January, and> 600 sequences have been reported and confirmed since then,” the WHO said. “Early estimates suggest that the growth rate in the community is 1010% compared to BA.2, but this finding needs further confirmation. XE is part of the Omicron variant until significant […]
APN Podcast: The Return of Covid and Biblical Hate Speech
Finns seem to have accepted the pandemic as an everyday part of life, but how will the healthcare system cope with new coronavirus infections rising to all-time highs? Yle’s journalist Hannu Tikkala told the All Points North podcast that the planned nurses’ strike could affect decisions on new rules to alleviate the virus, as more […]
Finnish consumer confidence fell to its third lowest level since 1995
The indicator was -1.7 in January and -3.0 in March 2021. Finnish consumers are currently pessimistic about their own and especially the national economy. Expectations of the national economy have not been as gloomy since December 2008, according to Statistics Finland. Consumers’ perceptions of their own economic situation and expectations of the general employment situation […]
Agnes Wold: There are very few bacteria that make you sick
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg Agnes Wold on bacteria: Therefore, it is not dangerous to drink old water, but hot water directly from the tap should be avoided. Agnes also answers the question of whether we should wash our clothes in 40 or 60 degrees […]
The coronavirus epidemic has not yet subsided, says a ministry official
The number of deaths in people aged 80 and over has increased in the first months of 2022. The number of people over the age of 80 who have received three doses of the vaccine is 280,000 and the number of younger residents in the care home is about 20,000, so a total of about […]
COVID-19 increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research reveals
Studies have shown that the human pancreas can also be a target for SARS-CoV-2 (a serious acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 virus). Decreased insulin-secreting granules in beta cells and impaired glucose-stimulated insulin secretion have been observed following Covid-19 infection. In addition, some patients developed insulin resistance after COVID-19 and had high blood sugar, even […]
Purchase of property in Denmark as Expat
Denmark is among the best countries with the happiest citizens in the world. Denmark has a good economy, remarkable living conditions and state-subsidized services. Therefore, many expats buy into the prospect of moving to Denmark. Many expats are also considering buying or renovating properties in Denmark. To build or renovate their dream house, they need […]
Agnes Wold: Laughable that ginger would strengthen the immune system
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on children and colds: Therefore, it is much more dangerous for the elderly to catch a cold and therefore children’s viruses are more contagious. Agnes also explains what happens to the immune system during a cancer treatment and […]
Stockmann sold the Helsinki flagship department store
The Finnish retailer Stockmann will sell the flagship department store property in the center of Helsinki to the pension company Keva for EUR 400 million, the company announced on Monday. Stockmann plans to continue its operations in the downtown store, at which time Keva paid approximately EUR 391 million at the time of the transaction […]
According to forecasts, the Finnish real estate market will cool down
“The return to normal, the lifting of restrictions and the temporary collapse of the real estate trade will increase the demand for rental housing. At the same time, the development will support the rise in rents after the saturation caused by 2010 [coronavirus] pandemic,” Janne RonkanenSenior Economist at Handelsbanken, stated on wednesday. The bank forecasts […]
Etla cuts the forecast for the Finnish economy by 2.1 percentage points
According to him, war hinders economic growth through at least three mechanisms. It increases financial uncertainty and potentially delays investment and recruitment decisions. Although uncertainty is also reflected in oil prices, the most significant adverse effect will come from economic sanctions on Russia. “This could be described as a shock to foreign trade caused by […]
The number of Covid-19 hospitalizations continues to grow in Finland
On Thursday, there were a total of 820 patients with coronavirus in Finland, 38 of whom were in intensive care. The number of patients in hospital ranged from 600 to 650 between mid-January and early February. The daily number of new infections is currently in the thousands. Salminen added that he sees little benefit in […]
HSL: Public transport passenger numbers closer to pre-pandemic levels
– For many, the return to public transport is the first step towards a normal life after a coronavirus pandemic, he estimates. He said the nationwide telework recommendation, which expires at the end of last month, helped raise weekly payrolls to more than € 7 million in early March. The lifting of coronary virus restrictions, […]
“Now is not the time to facilitate mask recommendation”
The Department of Health and Welfare (THL) announced on Tuesday that it will review its plan to mitigate the recommendation as there has been no improvement in coronavirus-related infections, hospitalizations and mortality. According to Helsingin Sanomat. Mika SalminenTHL’s health security manager said last week that the national guidelines will be changed to recommend the use […]
Inflation must be tackled in a timely and determined manner:
Currently, rising energy and food prices are accelerating inflation. The ECB is under pressure to keep interest rates under control due to the stability of the fiscal and fiscal policies of some Member States. These targets may run counter to the objective of price stability, the report notes. “It’s risky to bet that this is […]
Agnes Wold: The female body is biologically a little better
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: How good is the flu vaccine and then there may be a vaccine against stomach illness. And then Agnes takes a closer look at white pepper against vomiting and tells why the palate is ribbed. The […]
"Now is not the time for masks to come off," says HUS’s top doctor
The Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has announced that it will change its recommendations on the use of masks this week. But Eeva SwedishThe deputy chief physician of the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) disagrees with the plans to cancel the coronavirus mitigation measures. Last week, THL’s Director of Health Security Mika Salminensaid […]
Covid patients at an all-time high, no new restrictions are planned
Finnish hospitals treat a record number of patients infected with coronavirus. Nationwide, the Covid ward had 821 patients on Wednesday and 30 in intensive care. Minister of Family and Basic Services Who is Linden (SDP) told Yle that the numbers could rise to more than 1,000 in the coming weeks. Health authorities attribute the increase […]
Agnes Wold: There are several hundred ways to catch a cold
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on colds: There are so many cold viruses and you can avoid them. Agnes also goes through how alcohol affects your cold, why you should avoid nasal sprays and whether chips and popcorn could help in any way. […]
THL: Many Covid patients still need hospitalization, epidemic uncertain
According to the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), several Covid-19 patients are still treated in Finnish hospitals. Although infection rates have decreased, the number of patients has decreased only slightly. A total of 316 coronavirus patients were reported in the wards on Sunday, February 27, down from just seven a week earlier. However, […]
Agnes Wold: Horrible myth that you can laugh healthy
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold this week: You can influence this through positive thinking and therefore Agnes says that you can not think healthy. Professor Wold also talks about tooth loss and bacteria, and then she goes through the myth that our ears […]
Stockmann reports 11% earnings growth in 2021
The Finnish department store Stockmann has announced that its operating profit rose to EUR 68.3 million in 2021 after the start of corporate reorganizations and co-operation negotiations aimed at reducing 60 jobs. The corresponding figure for the previous year, which was severely affected by the financial effects of the coronary virus pandemic, was EUR 12.3 […]
