Tag: Hospital
Ski group covered in avalanche. Two people injured
A ski group of seven was buried by an avalanche in Brimnesdal in Ólafsfjörður. Two people were taken to hospital in Akureyri, the rest escaped uninjured. The ambulance crew arrived on the scene two hours after receiving the call. After arriving at the scene, it turned out that one of the victims had a broken […]
Obesity in adolescents may be a risk factor for blood clots in adulthood
Gothenburg [Sweden], March 15 (ANI): Obesity in childhood and early adulthood increases the risk factors for blood clots later in life, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows. The study is based on more than 37,000 men’s early BMI history and information about their thrombi, if any, in adulthood. The link between obesity and […]
The hunt for the dog tormentor
It is early morning when Bruno the terrier ingests a bread bun filled with sharp pieces of tin. Husse Luca Frei from Malmö rushes to the vet and Bruno remains at the animal hospital where he undergoes surgery. The news about the terrier Bruno touches an entire town, and now private detective Niklas Krig decides […]
He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a shop window
The driver lost control of his car and crashed into other vehicles and eventually into the shop window of a hairdresser, in Álfheimakjarnann, Reykjavík. The fire chief says that operations at the scene went better than expected. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to journalists, a woman was injured in the accident and taken to the […]
New treatment may improve heart pump function in heart failure patients: Research
Solna [Sweden], March 14 (ANI): Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden discovered that the hunger hormone ghrelin can increase the pumping capacity of the heart in patients with heart failure in a clinical study. The findings were published in the European Heart Journal. Millions of people worldwide live with heart failure, […]
Ari worked in psychiatry – was hospitalized himself
By: Siri von Malmborg Producer: Jonatan Loxdal Final mix: Astrid Ankarcrona The reality is made by the production company Filt
One person hospitalized after bus collided with milk truck
On National Road 1, in Þverá, Öxnadal, there was an accident involving a bus and a milk truck. The bus driver crashed into the back of a truck and was taken to the hospital as a result of the accident. His injuries are not considered serious. There was a group of thirty teenagers on the […]
This is how Anonymous Sudan and Russian hackers attack Sweden
In February 2023, websites belonging to large Swedish companies, authorities and institutions will be shut down. Among other things, SAS, SVT, several universities and hospitals are affected. It soon becomes clear that the hacker group Anonymous Sudan is behind the overload attacks. – My first reaction was “yeah, right”, and quite a lot of skepticism […]
PaintersinGainesville.com: Providing painting services in Gainesville, USA.
“paintersingainesville.com” is a website that offers professional painting services, headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. They have an experienced team and modern equipment that can provide a variety of painting services, including spray painting and wallpaper installation, to create beautiful, long-lasting, and high-quality indoor and outdoor environments for their customers.
Marcus Ericsson wins IndyCar season opener in St. Petersburg
Sweden’s Marcus Ericsson opened the new IndyCar Series campaign with a bang, pulling ahead late in the race to win the Firestone Grand Prix in St. Petersburg on Sunday in Florida. Ericsson finished 2.4113 seconds ahead of runner-up Pato O’Ward from Mexico. New Zealand’s Scott Dixon, Alexander Rossi and Great Britain’s Callum Ilott rounded out […]
Childhood obesity is a risk factor for blood clots as an adult: Study
Gothenburg [Sweden], March 2 (ANI): A study from Gothenburg University found that obesity in childhood and early adulthood are distinct risk factors for blood clots later in life. The study is based on the early BMI history of over 37,000 men as well as information on their adult thrombi, if any. The link between obesity […]
Many children connected to ventilators due to streptococcus
This winter, a large strep epidemic raged in the country, and infections were much worse than usual, especially in children, the elderly and the sick taking immunosuppressive drugs. “We’ve been very busy in the intensive care unit lately,” says Ragnar Bjarnason, head physician at Hringsins Children’s Hospital, referring to the fact that many children had […]
The whole town is invited to a medical check-up
All 9,750 inhabitants of Grindsted are invited to visit their doctor, as the fear of the effect of long-term local pollution continues to grow, informs DR. Grindsted, a small town in Region Southern Denmark, has a dirty secret. From 1962 to 1975, Grindstedværket dumped tons of heavy metals, pharmaceuticals and solvents into the ground around […]
EU calls for arms embargo to end military atrocities in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar – The European Union has imposed asset freezes and travel bans on 16 individuals and entities in military-ruled Myanmar, including the energy minister, influential businessmen and senior officers, for “serious” human rights abuses in the country. Politicians and administrators in Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, are also being sanctioned for their alleged involvement in […]
Two injured in the Arctic Fish fire in Tálknafjörður
In the morning, a fire broke out in the premises of the Arctic Fish company in Tálknafjörður. Two people suffered burns and were taken to hospital in Patreksfjörður. Westfjords Police say their injuries are not life-threatening. The fire spread very quickly and due to the fact that there are gas tanks in the area, there […]
A dangerous opioid trend is developing in Denmark
One drug leads to another, youngsters used to be warned: it’s a slippery slope. It all starts with weed, and then inevitably the harder drugs follow. The idea was to expose them to smoking a spliff, but it rarely worked. But now school enforcers have to change their pattern, as kids aged 14-17 are skipping […]
Queen Margrethe’s week in the spotlight: Putin revelations, back surgery and her impending death
It must be quite annoying for Queen Margrethe today to learn that Prince Konstantin Alexios of Greece and Denmark has received new pressure. No, it has nothing to do with the identity of the lucky lady: the still-married British socialite, model and blogger Poppy Delevingne. It is more because tabloids and glossy mags worldwide describe […]
Pharmacies are tightening their opening hours due to staff shortages
More and more pharmacists work in hospitals and health centers, which increases the burden on the pharmacy staff.
Air India flight from New York en route to Delhi was diverted to Sweden after technical fault
By Ashoke Raj New Delhi [India]February 22 (ANI): Air India Delhi flight from New York had to land in Sweden’s capital Stockholm after encountering technical glitches on Wednesday. Air India flight AI 106 had about 300 passengers. There was panic among the passengers after the cockpit crew announced that the flight was diverted to an […]
Changes to reimbursement of the costs of treatment abroad
Parliament has approved the amendments to the law on cross-border healthcare. The changes apply to compensations paid by Kela without prior authorization for medical treatment performed in another EU or EEA country, Switzerland or Great Britain. Customers can seek treatment abroad with or without prior permission. Until these changes, Kela has reimbursed the costs of […]
José González – low-key world artist with a scientific agenda
He is full of duplicity. José Gonzalez is the teenager who was in a hardcore band while playing Bach at home on his classical guitar. He is the quiet and introverted researcher who is not afraid to sit alone on stage in front of thousands of concertgoers. In 2004 José Gonzalez knocked the whole world […]
A preschooler was poisoned by “gum”, which turned out to be a nicotine bag
A child was hospitalized in Akureyri after trying a nicotine pouch at a kindergarten. He found a can of nicotine and offered his friend “gum”. The children tried the sachet but quickly spat it out. This proved insufficient, as one of them soon felt worse. The kindergarten staff reacted properly and everything ended happily. The […]
Antibiotic medicine recalled after discovery of multi-resistant bacteria
Drastic impactDicillin is produced by the Swiss company Sandoz, and SSI has alerted its network in the EU and WHO about the results. Multi-resistant bacteria can expand and complicate the treatment of infections, as antibiotics that are usually used may not have any effect. Those infected with multidrug-resistant bacteria must also be isolated when they […]
The logistics strike was moved to February 20
The work stoppage would concern providers of catering services in hospitals, homes for the elderly, prisons, daycare centers and schools, as well as the defense forces.
The anger after the death of Tire Nichols
29-year-old Tire Nichols died in hospital days after a violent police intervention in Memphis, Tennessee. Several police officers have been fired and charged over his death. Roger Wilson is in Memphis and talks about people’s anger over the death of yet another young man and about the demands for change in the American police system. […]
The ultra-processed food – how dangerous is it?
How much do you know about what you put into you? And if you were to turn over that falu sausage package at the grocery store to read the ingredients list, you’d probably quickly come across words and lists that you probably don’t understand. Is it dangerous? Or is it useful? Ingrid Larsson, who is […]
Long-term covid effects affect women in particular, according to Danish
The Corona pandemic is not over for many Danes. According to a study co-authored by Region Central Jutland and Aarhus University Hospital, 448 patients are still being treated for long-term COVID complications at the city’s largest hospital. More than 75 percent are women aged 30-70. The majority report being plagued by mental fatigue and it […]
YLE: Finland is behind other Nordic countries in the recovery of tourism
Slow recovery is explained by unfamiliarity. “Only 20 percent of the respondents belonging to the target groups of our target market stated that they knew something about Finland. In Great Britain and the United States, familiarity was only 10 percent. Kristiina HietasaariThe director of Visit Finland told YLE on Wednesday. Finland also did not make […]
China Introduces IceBurial Technology Amid Rising Covid Deaths
Peking [China]Jan 20 (ANI): Amid rising death toll in China due to covid-19, IceBurial technology has been introduced, alleged inconvenient truths by Jennifer Zeng covering first-hand information and unique insights about China and the Chinese Communist Party. “This type of burial has been carried out in Wuhan City on an experimental basis. Corpses can be […]
The maternity unit in Neskaupstaður is closed until Saturday
The maternity unit at Fjörðungssyúkrahúsin Hospital in Neskaupstaður had to close last night as there is currently no anesthesiologist available. The branch will be closed until Saturday. The information about the temporary closure of the branch was reported by the local newspaper Austurfrétt and was confirmed by the director of the Health Service from the […]
People are asked to seek help elsewhere
Landspítali Hospital is under a lot of pressure right now. A very difficult situation is especially in the emergency department in Fossvogur. Therefore, patients who may be asked to seek help elsewhere. This information was announced on the Landspítali Hospital website, where due to very high pressure and workload, it becomes necessary to prioritize patients […]
One Dead in Sweden Shopping Mall Shooting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A man who was injured in a shooting in a shopping center in Sweden on Friday has died, the police said, while a woman who was injured in the same attack remained in hospital. – Other media news – “The man has succumbed to his injuries,” police said in a statement, adding […]
Home abortions can become reality
This summer, we broadcast special episodes about the four topics that young voters between the ages of 16-29 ranked as the most important before the election, according to the SOM institute. The order is environment, crime, immigration and healthcare. We have come to the last program and with a focus on healthcare. According to Swedish […]
Lindén: Removing Covid-19 from the list of universally dangerous diseases is worth discussing
Mika SalminenHealth and Safety Director of the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), told MTV News on Saturday that Covid-19 can be removed from the list because it no longer meets all the criteria of a universally dangerous disease. “I think it’s a viable option,” he said. “We could do excellently even with a smaller […]
Mian Lodalen
Mian Lodalen is a journalist and author and has written hundreds of columns. She has won several prizes and awards for her books and was elected Woman of the Year. Since the 80s, Mian Lodalen has been deeply involved in feminism, LGBTQI and animal rights issues, which is also a recurring theme in her work. […]
European aviation chaos is crushing confidence in flying
The recent disruption in passenger schedules is clearly visible in the rise in partial cancellations and changes to bookings. Between May 30 and July 10, it has nearly tripled from 13 percent before the pandemic (in 2019) to 36 percent this summer. The collapse of last-minute bookings and the increase in cancellations and changes is […]
Tampere Hospital undertakes to treat wounded Ukrainian soldiers
Tampere University Hospital is committed to receiving wounded soldiers from Ukraine who may arrive for treatment in the coming days. Behind the project is a group of volunteers whose goal is to bring a dozen injured Ukrainian soldiers to Finland. "We are committed to accepting individual patients, like other university hospitals in Finland," said Juhani […]
Anthrax found in dead cattle in the nature park in Croatia
ZAGREB, Croatia: Croatian authorities have said that anthrax has been diagnosed in dozens of cattle found dead in a natural park southeast of the Croatian capital Zagreb. The Ministry of Agriculture said that the authorities tested the animal bodies after reports that certain cattle had developed neurological symptoms before they died. Officials said measures were […]
Other than emergency calls burden the emergency services
Emergency calls have increased significantly in various parts of Finland, and ambulances are often sent to situations where there is no real emergency, the rescue service says. Such situations can overwhelm emergency services and delay their arrival in truly urgent situations. According to the emergency center’s figures, the number of first aid services dispatched during […]
THL can speed up the fourth Covid strike plan for the over 60 series
The Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), which is responsible for the Covid vaccination plans, will decide on another Covid recommendation for people over 60 and those in risk groups in the next few days. Chief physician of THL Hanna Nohynek told the A-studio of Yle’s Current Affairs program on Wednesday evening that if […]
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 […]
Fatal accident near Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Last night, there was a serious car accident on the Meðallandsvegur road in Skaftárhreppur, which resulted in the death of a car passenger. Two other people, who were also in the vehicle, were transported by a coast guard helicopter to a hospital in Reykjavik. The driver of the car who fell off the road emerged […]
THL boss: Life should return to normal this summer despite Covid
The number of Covid patients in hospitals is increasing again in Finland. Mika SalminenAccording to the health security director of the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), only time will tell if the rise is temporary or not. According to THL data published on Thursday, there were 475 Covid patients in hospital in Finland. […]
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 […]
For some – but not for gays – freedom in the US
It seemed like everyone was participating in the Gay Pride parade – drag queens and studs, bros and kids. The prime minister and the mayor were visibly present. The rainbow flag does not fly on government buildings in the state of Texas. On the contrary – when it comes to gay rights, the Lone Star […]
The Finnish police suspect a man of animal welfare crimes after transporting the dog that led to his death from Russia
The Helsinki police have started a preliminary investigation, where it is suspected that a 24-year-old man transported 32 dogs to the ground under bad conditions. According to the police, the mode of transport, a small truck, caused unnecessary pain and suffering to the animals. The Border Guard notified the Helsinki police on Saturday that a […]
The head of health urges Finns to reduce alcohol consumption as the shortage of healthcare personnel worsens
The shortage of personnel in social and health care has worsened during the summer, when employers have not been able to recruit enough personnel to cover vacation trips. Markus HenrikssonThe director general of Valvira, the supervisory authority for the social and health sector, told Yle that the problems are "serious". "Normally, during the summer season, […]
The study finds that spinal fractures in the elderly can be avoided with a simple X-ray method
Gothenburg [Sweden], June 28 (ANI): According to a recent study from the University of Gothenburg revealed that vertebral compression fractures are very common among older people, and those with such fractures are at greater risk of suffering new ones. The research also established that an X-ray method should be introduced as a routine procedure in […]
The winner’s skull who had a stroke
Jörgen is 53 years old when the ball on his neck causes his stroke. From the hospital, he informs his boss that he will be back at work in two days, but for the first few days he can not even sit in a chair on his own. Only after many months in hospital is […]
Electric scooter companies demand scooter limits in Helsinki
Electric scooter rental companies Tier, Voi, Lime, Bird and Dott want legislation for scooter chaos in the center of Helsinki. Electric scooters left in the middle of the promenade have been a big drawback during the summer. This is especially true for the visually impaired, for whom scooters make the urban environment much more difficult […]
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 […]
Nursing homes and hospitals suffer from staff shortages
Some nursing homes and hospital wards across Finland have had to close for the summer due to a shortage of care in the country. According to April report According to a press release from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Labor, the care sector has the worst labor shortage in Finland, with 3,378 vacancies reported […]
Tehy Magazine: Dozens of acute and intensive care nurses have resigned in Oulu, Tampere
“This is too many nurses. I haven’t come across such a large number of nurses before,” he said, noting that replacing intensive care nurses is difficult despite the ongoing recruitment campaign. “We have to reduce and close more operations than in previous summers.” For example, Oulu University Hospital will have 14 intensive care units for […]
The town hall majority says that the proposed metro extension is worth the high price
A “black hole” in the metro networkThe proposed section has also been praised for its potential to create greater connection to Indre Nørrebro and Rigshospitalet. The current lack of metro service at Rigshospitalet represents “a black hole” in the metro network, according to employment and integration mayor Jens-Kristian Lütken. The public consultation phase of the […]
Friday Magazines: Oversized classrooms, foreign chefs and coffee expenses
At the end of the school year, Helsingin sanomat newspaper sheds light on the large group sizes in the metropolitan area, where primary school teachers can have classes of up to 30 students. Juho VehviläinenThe teacher of Finnish (S2) said that he was particularly concerned about the swelling of groups learning Finnish. According to HS, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Suspected second monkey pox infection in Finland
Another male patient with orthopoxvirus infection has been reported at Helsinki University Hospital (HUS). The monkey pox virus belongs to the genus of orthopoxviruses, but a second monkey pox infection had not been confirmed on Wednesday afternoon. Finland’s first monkeypox infection was confirmed at HUS on 26 May. Another probable infection has also been acquired […]
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 […]
The first case of monkey pox in Finland
Finland’s largest hospital district, HUS, announced on Friday that it had confirmed the country’s first case of monkeypox late Thursday. Lasse LehtonenAccording to HUS’s Director of Diagnostics, the case was so far the only case suspected in Finland. Currently, a patient recovering at home has blisters and a high fever, but otherwise he is well, […]
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 […]
Finland reports the first suspected case of monkeypox
The health authorities in the Helsinki metropolitan area suspect that they have found Finland’s first monkey pox virus infection. Traces of the orthopoxvirus were found in an adult male patient, the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) reported in its press release on Wednesday morning. The monkey poxvirus is one of the human orthopoxic viruses, […]
Minister: Other Covid boosters available for younger age groups
The current wave of omicron transformation Covid cases have shown signs of abating, with fewer infections and deaths recorded last week. Despite this, the Minister of Social Affairs Who is Linden (SDP) said the Department of Family and Social Affairs is prepared for possible new waves of disease in the fall and winter. "We probably […]
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 […]
Finland is preparing to receive 20,000 patients from Ukraine
Finland is participating in the medical evacuation and treatment of Ukrainian patients as part of the EU’s common civil protection mechanism, and an estimated 20,000 Ukrainians are expected to arrive in Finland during the summer months under the program. The government said in a press release that some patients need intensive care, while others need […]
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 […]
Finland, Sweden to speed up NATO’s decision to join: German Foreign Minister
Berlin [Germany]May 15 (ANI / Sputnik): NATO will accelerate membership applications from Sweden and Finland if they want to join the alliance, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Sunday. “If their parliament, if their societies decide to join NATO, this will make us even stronger defensively, but also with our values as democratic partners. […]
Romania supports Sweden, Finland’s accession to NATO: Foreign Minister
Bucharest [Romania]May 15 (ANI / Sputnik): Romania’s Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu confirmed that Romania is ready to support Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to NATO and expects the Nordic states to make a significant contribution to strengthening NATO’s eastern flank, the Romanian Foreign Ministry said. on Sunday. “The head of Romanian diplomacy appreciated the high level […]
HUS’s boss: Finland’s top death toll goes unnoticed
Insufficient information is provided on this year’s peak in Covid-19 deaths, Lasse LehtonenThe director of diagnostic services at Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) told Yle on Thursday. An inaccurate picture of the country’s pandemic situation could lead to fewer people looking for third doses of vaccines, also called booster vaccines, Lehtonen said, noting that if corona […]
‘Angel of Death’ suspect held in Randers
A middle-aged woman who is believed to be involved in a series of poisonings in a nursing home will remain in custody in Randers for another four weeks, it has been confirmed. It is presumed that the police intend to charge her with attempted manslaughter after a number of residents in the same ward at […]
Part 1/2 The forgotten syphilis children
Around the turn of the century, syphilis is a common and deadly disease but also shameful. Many children are infected in the womb and do not survive. They are abandoned due to their illness. There are many brothels in Stockholm at this time. Women who are or are only suspected of being prostitutes are checked […]
New COVID-19 sub-variants found in Denmark
By the numbersAccording to the Danish data, there is currently no indication that the new sub-variants entail an increased risk of hospitalization compared to the tribe that is currently dominant in Denmark. The number of COVID-19-related admissions fell by 20 percent to 455 in week 17 – the age group 70-89 is still the largest […]
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% […]
Finland is extending the recommendation for a fourth dose of Covid
The Finnish public health authority THL has revealed its plans to expand the current recommendation to take a fourth Covid vaccine. Speaking at a coronavir press conference on Thursday morning, a THL spokesman said the recommendation now also applies to those in support or family care, as well as those with disabilities and disabilities. The […]
Police: No intentional traffic accident in Helsinki on Saturday
“There has been no sign that the man has deliberately tried to drive over people.” Lasse LagerbohmSenior Investigator in charge of the Helsinki Police Department’s preliminary investigation, stated To YLE on Tuesday. “We have some idea of the reasons for the incident, but the investigation is still in its infancy.” Read more: Three injured when […]
Sweden could introduce new measures to combat a possible new covid-19 wave
STOCKHOLM, May 2 (Xinhua) – Just a month after Sweden announced that covid-19 is no longer considered dangerous, and abolished health measures to combat the disease, the country’s public health authority said on Monday that they are ready to introduce new restrictive measures should still be a wave hit the country. In one of three […]
Finland will decide this week to expand the second Covid booster
The Public Health Authority THL and the National Vaccine Expert Group (Krar) will announce this week whether they are recommending that the second Covid booster vaccine be extended to younger adults. Currently, the fourth dose of the vaccine has only been given to people over the age of 80 who live in nursing homes and […]
Three were injured when a man drove a car into the crowd in Helsinki
The motorist, on the other hand, continued south towards the North Spanade, which was full of people celebrating May Day. Police decided not to chase him. He caused damage to several cars before driving into another car near the west end of the road and injuring three people, including himself. All of the injured were […]
The police report on the busy May Day, investigating the accidents in Helsinki and Hyvinkää
Police said in many areas in Finland they were busy on Saturday night due to drunken and harassing behavior when residents celebrated their first May Day unrestricted after 2019. Helsinki police answered more than 300 calls during the Vappu celebrations on Saturday night and early Sunday. In their statement, they described the night "a return […]
HUS urges Covid to exercise caution before May Day
At one of the busiest parties of the year, on Labor Day or First of May just a few days away The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has stated that users should follow local recommendations to control the spread of covid-19. However, the Public Health Authority has not issued any specific instructions on […]
The Macchiarini scandal – the new trial
There are three cases, all of which were operated on with synthetic tracheas at Karolinska University Hospital and which then died. The charge is aggravated assault. The first patient was Andemariam Beyene, a 36-year-old Eritrean researcher living in Iceland who had throat cancer. He underwent surgery in June 2011 and was highlighted at press conferences […]
According to the President of Finland, Covid symptoms are fading and recovering from pneumonia at home
Finnish President Sauli NiinistöLast week, those who were diagnosed with Covid-19 were discharged from Helsinki Hospital on Wednesday after a stay of almost two days. He said his Covid symptoms had decreased, but he was now dealing with a pneumonia case. The 73-year-old president spoke about the development in a Facebook post on Wednesday. "Covid […]
A large-scale accident training will be held at Helsinki-Vantaa
At Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, one of the largest major-accident training exercises ever will be held on Wednesday, with the participation of 15 different organizations and 450 people. "Normally, such a large exercise is held at the airport once a year. However, due to Covid, it was not possible to practice for a few years," said Jorma […]
The story of the fall of Macchiarini
At the end of 2010, surgeon Paolo Macchiarini was recruited as a visiting professor at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital. In 2011 and 2012, he transplanted synthetic tracheae on three patients – who later died. Macchiarini’s work was halted when it became clear what had happened. – You could say that it hit like […]
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 […]
Finland is reviewing other Covid support schemes for younger age groups
The National Vaccine Advisory Committee (Krar) is due to discuss the possible introduction of other booster doses of Covid in people under 80 on Friday. Last week, two experienced doctors in Finland – Eeva Swedish and Markku Broas – called on the health authorities to introduce a fourth Covid vaccine for younger age groups. Currently, […]
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 […]
In the Finnish capital region, a wide-ranging mask recommendation is being scrapped
The mask is also recommended for people who have a compelling reason to move out of the home and who suspect they have contracted the virus, suffered from respiratory symptoms, or been exposed to the virus. Users of social and health services are also advised to follow the instructions given by the service provider. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Finnish unions end the nurses’ strike and start planning a mass separation
Super and Tehy announced Tuesday that they have decided to suspend the second, broader phase of the strike as the Minister of Family and Social Affairs seeks to restrict the right to strike. Who is Linden (SDP). Linden on Tuesday declared YLE A-studio says it intends to take forward a new law on patient safety, […]
Retail drops face mask recommendation
The Confederation of Finnish Trade Unions and the Finnish Grocery Trade Association (PTY) demanded on Tuesday to abandon the recommendations to use masks in shops and stores. After about two years of recommending the use of protective equipment, the groups ’announcement came shortly after the Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) announced that it was […]
YLE: The war in Ukraine has caused Finns to open the cords of their wallets
The Church’s Foreign Aid has raised 6.5 million euros for Ukraine and 5.8 million euros for Save the Children Finland. UN Women Finland, for its part, has raised the all-time high of EUR 455,000. Maija SalomaaCoordinator of UN Women Finland. Anna from LaurinsThe SPR’s director of fundraising estimates that the explosion of charitable donations could […]
Right now: The National Police Chief about the riots
Several Swedish cities have been shaken by riots in recent days. Counter-protesters attacked the police who were on site to protect a demonstration where the leader of the right-wing extremist Danish party Tight Course, Rasmus Paludan, had been given permission to burn copies of the Koran. Among other things, the protesters threw stones at the […]
Right now: Man shot in Norrköping
A man has been shot in the leg, according to TT’s photographer on site in Navestad in Norrköping. “As a result of the shooting, a man may have been hit by a ricochet in the leg. The person, a man, was taken to hospital for treatment. The injury situation is not known, but he was […]
Riots spread in Sweden among right-wing extremist plans to burn the Koran
Bullying of young people clashed with police and set fire to vehicles in an attempt to disrupt an anti-immigration party’s demonstrations Songs about “Allahu Akbar”, police cars on fire and police injured – this is what the prelude to Easter looked like in several cities around Sweden this week, after the authorities gave a right-wing […]
Finns donate 53 million euros to help Ukrainians
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing war have created a strong desire among Finns to help those affected. Terhi BruunFinland’s Unicef communications expert told Yle that the desire to help Ukrainian families and children has been particularly obvious. "This wave of solidarity has struck the whole country and everyone has joined," Bruun said. According […]
150 salmonella cases in Europe linked to the Belgian Kinderfabrik
A total of 150 cases of salmonella have been detected in nine European countries, two specialized European agencies said on Tuesday, pointing the finger at a Kinder chocolate factory in Belgium that has closed. “Most cases are children under the age of 10, and many are hospitalized,” the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control […]
