Tag: Screening
Cervical cancer risk doubles in women with mental disorder: Study
Solna [Sweden], March 24 (ANI): Women suffering from mental illness, neuropsychiatric disability or substance abuse are less likely to undergo gynecological screening tests for cervical cancer and are more than twice as likely to develop the disease. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet revealed their findings in The Lancet Public Health, emphasizing the need to engage these […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport will give up travel-sized bottles by summer
Thanks to the new security screening devices, passengers can keep liquids and electronics in their hand luggage when leaving Helsinki-Vantaa.
A film about Jerzy Kukuczka at the Bíó Paradís cinema
Polish Film Week invites you to two free screenings of the documentary “Jurek” directed by Paweł Wysoczański. The screenings will take place on March 4 at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Bíó Paradís cinema in Reykjavik. “It was me, who did that sideways on McKinley, only once was in the Hindu Kush at […]
In Finland, cancer screening is being reconsidered
The EU proposes lowering some of the age limits for cancer screening.
The 28th Sarajevo Film Festival opens in the Bosnian capital
SARAJEVO, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — The 28th Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) opened Friday with the film Triangle of Sadness by award-winning Swedish film director Ruben Ostlund. Ahead of the screening of his latest film, which won him the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival three months ago, Ostlund received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo […]
Mixed opinion on success of colon cancer screenings
Every year, more than 800,000 Danes are invited to a screening for colon cancer. This screening program has proven successful, reducing the risk of death from the type of cancer by 29 percent for all ages and sexes. The effect of the screenings has been shown to be even more successful among men over 60, […]
Finland’s 41st National Park opens to Eastern Lapland
Finland’s 41st National Park was officially opened in Salla, Eastern Lapland, on Saturday. The conversion of the nature reserve into a national park is projected to double the number of visitors to the wilderness area near the eastern border. The wilderness area of about 100 square kilometers is characterized by mountain and mountain views, gorges, […]
Eating problems are common among elderly home care clients
The study is part of the University of Eastern Finland’s Nutrition, Oral Health and Medication (NutOrMed) study, the results of which were reported in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dental Research. The study sample included 250 home care clients aged 75 and over living in Eastern Finland. Participants were interviewed at their home by […]
The Helsinki International Ballet Competition selects competitors from a wide range of applicants
Founded in 1984, the Helsinki International Ballet Competition is known and respected worldwide. It offers young dancers the opportunity to advance in their careers, make new contacts and gain experience as a dancer. Participants compete in either the junior series (15-19 years old) or the senior series (20-25 years old). The competition is organized by […]
Saliva test for COVID-19 faster and safer than a nasal scan: study
“It’s important because people can spread COVID-19 before they know they have it,” said another author. Donald K. MiltonMD, DrPH, Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health at the Institute for Applied Environmental Health, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park. “Early detection can reduce the spread of the disease,” he added. The motive […]
Helsinki-Vantaa’s travel experience will be completely renewed during the spring and summer
“Our entire development program is focused on positioning Helsinki-Vantaa’s services and passenger comfort among the best in the world. We have invested not only in streamlining exchange tourism but also in the comprehensive development of the customer experience. Opening a new, advanced security check and moving all flights under one roof is an important part […]
Dozens of free events and activities for children and young people are organized in Helsinki during the winter holidays
The entire winter holiday offer has been compiled into a new youth.helsinki website, which will be used in the future to communicate all the services the city offers to young people. This year, the winter break is February 21-27. In Helsinki. There are dozens of ways to spend a holiday in Helsinki, both indoors and […]
The first cases of Omicron BA.2 are detected in Finland
The health authorities of Southwest Finland have detected ten cases of the BA.2 sub-variant of the Omicron coronavirus variant, the hospital district announced in a statement on Thursday. The sub-variant could extend the current wave of the virus, the circuit added. The discovery of the Tyks laboratory at Turku University Central Hospital is the first […]
Finnish researchers identify drugs to prevent coronavirus infections
Researchers at the University of Tampere have announced that they have identified two existing drugs that can be used to prevent coronavirus infection. The drugs are able to prevent infection caused by the original form of the virus as well as the Delta variant, the researchers said. According to their findings – described much more […]
Research shows that the bigger the picture, the better we remember it
A new study led by Dr Sharon Gilaie-Dotan, From the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Bar-Ilan and the Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center in Gonda (Goldschmied), tried to find out if large images are better remembered than small ones in natural daily behavior. His assumption was based on the fact that […]
New research reveals that being in space destroys red blood cells
“Space anemia has been reported continuously as astronauts returned to Earth after the first space flights, but we didn’t know why,” said lead researcher Dr. Guy Trudel, a rehabilitation doctor and researcher at Ottawa Hospital and a professor at the University of Ottawa. “Our research shows that as we enter space, more red blood cells […]
Rapid Covid breath tests developed in Finland ready for the EU market
The Tampere-based medical device company has received EU-wide CE certification for the distribution of the Covid-19 rapid breath test. The CE mark indicates that the product has been assessed and is considered to comply with EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. "We want to provide a disruptive Covid screening solution to help individuals, families, […]
Mess with the passing of Pap tests results in less participation
The participation of women in cervical screening last year was lower than in previous years due to the relocation of activities related to them from the Cancer Society (Krabbameinsfélagið) to health centers and the resulting difficulties, according to Ágúst Inga Ágústsson, chief physician at Screening Coordination Center, when asked by Fréttablaðið. […] The article Clutter […]
10 things that will change in 2022
The new year will bring changes that will affect the daily lives of Finns. Yle collected ten of them: 1. Household reduction limits are rising, but not for home improvement The tax deduction limits for households will be increased in 2022. Tiina Jutila / General The amount of the maximum tax on household, care and […]
Public events indoors prohibited, various facilities were ordered to close in Uusimaa
Restrictions cannot be avoided by using a coronavirus passport. The decision closes, for example, cinemas in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Hannele Wolf-Mannila, Finnkino’s Sales Director, confirmed YLE on Thursday that the cinema chain will close all its cinemas in the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS). “In practice, this means that cinemas have to close. […]
DocPoint takes the audience to the legendary rock club Tavastia
Finland’s largest documentary film festival DocPoint will premiere the film Antti Kuivalainen, THEN TIMES CHANGED, in collaboration with the legendary Finnish rock club Tavastia. The film tells the story of Helsinki’s leading rock since 1970. The Tavastia Club has been disapproved, admired and iconized for decades. The film follows 50 years of Tavastian rock. Musicians […]
Nightclubs: Less annoying use after the introduction of the Covid Pass
Disruptive behavior in restaurants and nightclubs has decreased significantly since the introduction of the Covid Pass. "For one reason or another, all the disruptions that usually occur in restaurants are now minor. These include people being removed from the premises and pickpocketing," says Aku Vikström, CEO of NoHo Partners. Securitas, which provides security services, has […]
THL: Finland is investigating two suspected Covid variant Omicron cases
The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) announced on Monday that two suspected cases of the coronavirus variant Omicron are being investigated in Finland and added that both cases involved foreigners. The director of diagnostics at the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) said earlier on Monday Lasse Lehtonen, confirmed to Yle that it […]
The study has found a new group of antibacterial molecules
Stockholm [Sweden], 19 November (ANI): Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Umeå University and the University of Bonn have identified a new group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect against many antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The discovery could help develop new, effective antibiotics with few side effects. The results of the study have been published in the scientific […]
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The new film shows the Polish community in Iceland in a new light
According to RÚV, Icelandic cinemas are entering “Wolka” – a Polish-Icelandic production that debuted at this year’s Reykjavik International Film Festival and is the last film by director Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson, who died last year at the age of 49, just three months after being diagnosed with cancer. – ADVERTISEMENT – The film tells the […]
Board recommends screening for dreaded disease in older men
It is estimated that the program could halve the mortality rate due to AAA and save between 100 and 200 lives each year. When men reach the age of 65, they should be offered an ultrasound examination, it is suggested, according to the memo. According to Gunnar Gislason, professor and head of research at the […]
New Bond film gets best cinema start of all films about 007
The film premiered on Thursday, and since then 228,601 people have bought tickets. If you include previews and other screenings, it will be 267,038 – almost 270,000 tickets sold. The James Bond film “Skyfall”, which had its Danish premiere in 2012, sold 214,117 tickets during the opening weekend. “Specter” premiered in Denmark in 2015 and […]
Ann-Margret Svensson’s colon cancer was discovered after a collapse – general screening of 1.5 million Swedes will soon be introduced
Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer in Sweden. Almost two thousand five hundred people die every year. But the hope is that more cases will be discovered in time now that a voluntary investigation will soon be offered throughout the country. It is about a screening for people aged 60-74 years, […]
The RIFF film festival is coming soon. What will you see?
If you are looking for plans for getting colder days, consider taking part in the upcoming RIFF film festival, which starts on September 30 and will last until October 10. There will also be Polish accents among the presented films. The festival is taking place for the eighteenth time, and this year’s schedule of events […]
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport no longer checks the vaccination documents of all arrivals
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has introduced the so-called A green line to speed up the handling of fully vaccinated passengers as air traffic begins to normalize. Ritva Viljanen, The mayor of Vantaa, where the airport is located, said on Sunday that the express line was created for fully vaccinated people, who make up 80 to 90 percent […]
Women are absent from breast cancer screening
Figures from the Region of Southern Denmark show, according to DR, that in the first half of 2021, 16 percent of the women were absent from their agreed time in the region. Throughout 2018, it was about nine percent. According to Poul-Erik Svendsen (S), who is chairman of the Health Committee in the Region of […]
Every sixth woman does not show up for a cancer test
Many women do not show up for their regular checkup for breast cancer. Figures from the Region of Southern Denmark show, according to DR, that in the first half of 2021, 16 percent of women were absent from their agreed time. Throughout 2018, it was about nine percent. According to Poul-Erik Svendsen (S), who is […]
So many women do not show up for cancer screening
Many women do not show up for their regular checkup for breast cancer. Figures from the Region of Southern Denmark show, according to DR, that in the first half of 2021, 16 percent of women were absent from their agreed time. Throughout 2018, it was about nine percent. According to Poul-Erik Svendsen (S), who is […]
Parent and child screen use can delay young children’s vocabulary, research findings
According to a study conducted by Tampere University Hospital (TAYS), ample screening time can hinder the linguistic development of young infants. The study examined the development of speech and linguistic expression in 18- and 24-month-old children and found that as parents and their children’s use of electronic devices increased — so-called display time — children’s […]
Study recommends that prison inmates be screened for tuberculosis
There is a need for a more systematic screening in Denmark for tuberculosis, concludes a new analysis from Aarhus University. Every year, there are between 300 and 400 cases of the infectious disease in Denmark. If we are to eradicate the infection, according to the study, prison inmates, drug addicts and the socially exposed to […]
Heart and Seoul: Everything you love about Korea, from K-pop to Kimchi
In European classrooms, we were raised under the glare of the Atlas, which made Europe look massive and Canada 30 times the size of South America. Asia is massive, of course, no matter how you look at it, but it may surprise you to notice the absence of a few from its top 25 largest […]
Peripheral – interactive dolphin pieces and animations in Oodi
October 4 – 31 Oodin Cube mode is on display Leena PukkiAnd and Karoliina Paappais the work of 2021 In another’s skins. Deep sounding – what is it like to swim in the middle of a swarm of dolphins? (‘In someone else’s skin. Deep diving – What is it like to swim in the middle […]
The millionth test against coronavirus
Yesterday, the millionth sample used for screening to detect SARS-CoV-2 virus infections was supported in the country. It was a sample of the million since the Icelandic epidemic started. The head of the capital’s healthcare facility says he also expects an additional million samples to be taken before the outbreak ends. – ADVERTISEMENT – “With […]
Sydney was named as the destination for the virtual visit of the ABBA reunion tour
SYDNEY, September 3 (Xinhua) -After a 38-year hiatus, the Swedish pop group ABBA announced on Thursday that they would return to the limelight. To the delight of Aussie fans, the band announced that Sydney was among the eight cities around the world to include in their virtual album release. The album will be released in […]
Screening for articular fibrillation reduces the risk of stroke
Stockholm [Sweden], 30 August (ANI): Screening for atrial fibrillation in 75- and 76-year-olds can reduce the risk of stroke, severe bleeding and death, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The study was published in The Lancet. Atrial fibrillation, a form of arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat, is associated with a fivefold increased risk […]
34 entrants compete for the R&A Shorts Award – "The content is absolutely awesome"
The pre-selection panel has selected 34 jobs for the national competition Cut to the Chase – R&A Shorts program Love and anarchy 155 short films submitted. Last year’s grand prize winner was Iiti Yli-Harjaanimation REAL MEN. The fourth edition of the national competition will feature both well-known filmmakers and promising newcomers. Audio Network sponsors the […]
FACTS: This is what the government’s Afghanistan evaluation should focus on
The evaluation is expected to be completed in three to four months. An inter-ministerial group will be established to carry out the evaluation. It will consist of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Immigration and Integration Affairs, the Ministry of Justice and other relevant underlying authorities. The evaluation will […]
Faroe Islands are no longer testing at the border
In the Faroe Islands, at the end of the month, tourists who come to the country will no longer be checked. Such a decision was made at yesterday’s meeting of the Faroese Bureau. Michael Boolsen, chairman of the committee, told Kringvarpið that the Faroese situation regarding COVID-19 infections is good. – ADVERTISEMENT – “Given the […]
In Lapland, more than 200 berry pickers have been infected with COVID-19
After consulting the Lapland Hospital District, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), the city of Rovaniemi has reportedly agreed to provide separate accommodation and facilities for quarantined people. Extensive screenings were also performed in Kemijärvi, where 48 COVID-19 cases were detected in one berry picking […]
Long wait for the Pap smear results
The women who waited the longest for the results of the cervical screening tests waited more than four months. The results of the tests carried out at the end of March have still not reached the patients, we read in the response of the clinic of the capital region to the Vísir inquiry. However, it […]
Pediatric depression linked to disturbed adult health
Washington [US]June 23 (ANI): According to a new study, depression in adolescents between the ages of 10 and 24 is both a leading cause of stress and a possible risk factor for future illnesses and disabilities. The results of the study appeared in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), […]
The Danish Cancer Society’s wait for waiting times: Should have been resolved earlier
But while it is positive that something is now being done about the long waiting times in the Capital Region, something should have been done earlier, and the long-term problems will not be solved. This is what Jesper Fisker, director of the Danish Cancer Society, says. – You probably should have done something a long […]
New measures must eradicate long waiting times in the breast cancer area
It writes Berlingske. An international recruitment effort is also being launched, where an attempt will be made to get radiologists from Southern Europe to work in Copenhagen, where there is a shortage of them. And across the country, a comprehensive effort is being made to try to get more staff, says also Minister of Health […]
Friday’s newspapers: Green support collapses, climate protest and Finnkino refuses cash
The Greens are still the second largest party in the Finnish capital, but in the local elections the party lost three council seats. "The Greens suffered a defeat in the Helsinki elections, which could be called a collapse," Helsingin sanomat newspaper write. In 2017, 37 per cent of the votes in the Vallila area of […]
Court renders mild judgments in case of million fraud
She had demanded that Dansk Reklame Film be fined DKK 57 million. But the court has ruled that the company should not be punished, even if it has been found guilty of fraud. The three men are to be punished with jail time. But these are conditional sentences, which in principle should not be served. […]
On July 1, testing of vaccinated travelers in Iceland will be suspended
Iceland’s Health Minister, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, in consultation with Chief Epidemiologist, Þórólfur Guðnason, decided to keep the current COVID-19 border measures unchanged until the end of June. This was announced on the government’s website. Two changes to the regulations are planned from July 1: First, people who provide a certificate of vaccination against COVID-19 or a […]
Local Round-Up: Fish kindergartens in the Port of Copenhagen
On Wednesday, 50 new kindergartens opened in Copenhagen. This time, however, they are not for children, but for small vulnerable fish in the harbor. The new fish kindergartens – officially called ‘Biohytter’ – will help to ensure more life in the Port of Copenhagen. The idea is that the fish are farmed in a safe […]
Private COVID-19 Test Point opened in Reykjanesbær
A private COVID-19 test sampling point has opened in Reykjanesbær, close to the airport. It is mainly intended for tourists who need to have a sample taken before leaving Iceland. They will be the so-called quick tests that will give a result after fifteen minutes. Anyone can make an appointment. The test costs NOK 6900. […]
An outbreak at Hämeenlinna Hospital resulted in a hundred infections, a dozen deaths
New infections were detected in two wards of the hospital on May 12, prompting the hospital to begin extensive screening of patients and staff. “The virus had spread from the first patient through asymptomatic staff,” Leskinen said. A total of 57 patients and 42 staff members have been infected in the cluster, and 17 patients […]
Thousands are scanned too late for breast cancer in Region Zealand
By the end of the year, up to 17,000 women in Region Zealand may have received a delayed screening for breast cancer. It writes Jyllands-Posten. The region has struggled to live up to the national deadline for preventive and routine screening for breast cancer for healthy women between the ages of 50 and 69. They […]
New sampling stations from visitors
The deputy chief of police hopes that this change will improve sampling. However, with the increased influx of tourists, the question is how long will it take for the new facility to cope with the number of test subjects as well. Previously, sampling and collection of certificates took place at two different locations in the […]
The Tampere Green Party candidate is accused of mating
Article Suomen Kuvalehti Police suspect the Green Party’s Tampere municipal election candidate Harri Pinola participation in the sex trade. The report arrives at a difficult time for the party, with just over two weeks on election day, and the law prevents candidates from being removed from the party’s electoral rolls. Chairman of the Tampere Green […]
Patients have suffered from the corona focus of healthcare
Priorities that healthcare has had to make due to the corona pandemic have led to patients having complications that they otherwise would not have had. This is shown by a questionnaire that Ekot sent out to hospitals that provide intensive care. Examples that hospitals mention are pressure ulcers, infections, blood vessel ruptures and heart problems. […]
In Mao’s footsteps: Björn Djurberg, Beijing
Here’s Beijing, Tuesday. The party official to my right takes off his glasses and wipes a tear from the corner of his eye. “I was so moved,” he says. We have just finished a screening of “Yan’an Yan’an”, a lavish performance with song, dance, drama, acrobatics – just about the city of Yan’an, the revolutionary […]
A member of the Icelandic delegation infected with the coronavirus
The European Broadcasting Union has confirmed that the Icelandic delegation sent to the Eurovision competition today was diagnosed with a coronavirus infection in one of its members. According to the organization’s website announcement, a member of the Icelandic group tested positive for Covid-19 during routine screening today. The person is now in isolation, and other […]
Denmark for screening foreign investments
Already widely used Kollerup continued to emphasize that the government would work to ensure that the screening process did not compromise Denmark’s attractive investment climate. Screening foreign investment is already a focus in the EU and beyond with similar initiatives established in countries such as Germany, France, the United States, Canada, Norway, Finland and China. […]
Kristian Åström: The banks show large and stable profits
Nordea today reported a profit before tax of SEK 10.6 billion for the first quarter. As a result, all four major banks in Sweden have reported results that have exceeded market expectations. Good profits nonetheless, it is reduced credit losses that are most surprising. Reduced credit losses are the common thread in the four bank […]
Mayor of Þorlákshöfn proud of its inhabitants
Initial screening results yesterday in Þorlákshöfn show that at least one of the people surveyed has been diagnosed with COVID-19. In connection with the outbreak of group contamination there in the primary school in Þorlákshöfn, about two hundred people were examined yesterday. This information was published by the mayor of Elliður Vignisson. Previously, 13 people […]
Doctors will check the inconvenience of expectant parents
Today, up to 200 children are born each year with serious illnesses. It can be cystic fibrosis, muscle diseases or epilepsy. With knowledge of any genetic defects, the parents themselves will be able to make a choice about whether they can accommodate having a child with a disability, or whether they should get help to […]
Two high-risk planes will land today
Today, two planes from high-risk areas will land, the first is an aircraft from Amsterdam at 15.25 and the second at 23.20 from Warsaw. A total of 130 people are to fly on these planes. Under the new Covid-19 Quarantine Ordinance, which entered into force today, all these people will be unconditionally sent to quarantine […]
Passengers from the Netherlands and Poland will be sent straight to quarantine
From now on, the same arrangements are in force at the border of the country as they were during Easter. Consequently, passengers arriving in Iceland will be thoroughly checked where they are coming from and why. Yesterday it was reported that today two planes from category B countries are expected at the airport – according […]
New rules at the borders
From today, new regulations enter into force that prohibit unnecessary travel from high-risk areas. The Minister of Justice has adopted a regulation banning unnecessary travel, which is valid until the end of May. Therefore, from today, foreigners who come from a country with a 14-day incidence of over 700 per one hundred thousand inhabitants will […]
CPH: DOX: Corona locked us down, observing new interactive movie, but it could not make us islands!
Immerse yourself in a virtual experience where emotions and stories are mixed to offer you an interactive documentary. The result is unique and depends on you. What will be your next move? Finding new ways to tell stories All industries have evolved due to the digital transformation accelerated by the pandemic, and filmmakers have also […]
Study: So thousands of stroke cases can be prevented
Death and / or serious illness could be prevented if people in their 75s are screened for atrial fibrillation, so that treatment is started early. This is shown by a new and unique study from Karolinska Institutet, which aims to provide the National Board of Health and Welfare with sufficient information to be able to […]
HPV vaccine impresses researchers in new Danish study
Now, Danish researchers can show that the vaccine reduces the risk by up to 86 percent in women who have been vaccinated before the age of 17. Susanne Krüger Kjær, head of research at the Danish Cancer Society and professor at Rigshospitalet’s gynecological department and the University of Copenhagen, calls the result epoch-making. – We […]
Large corona outbreak at SÖS – stops mammography
Södersjukhuset stops the general mammography screening after a large corona outbreak in the staff. The 500 women a day who have been called for a mammogram in the next few weeks are asked to rebook their appointments. “Half of the staff are ill, so we have an acute shortage of staff,” says Roxanna Hellgren, operations […]
Positive lightning test must be confirmed by PCR test before students are sent home
If a lightning test detects a corona case in schools and educations, it is no longer recommended to isolate the entire infected class immediately. Instead, a more reliable PCR test should ensure that the infected person is infected at all. This is stated by the National Board of Health in a press release. With the […]
All Norræna passengers were screened negative
The cruise, which started on April 2 and not on April 3, happily ended on April 7. The shifts and delays were caused by a heavy storm in the Atlantic. The waves reached 10 meters, and the most difficult conditions were the ferry with the passengers in the home port in the Faroe Islands. No […]
Voluntary hotel quarantine
A total of 74 passengers flying to Iceland decided to quarantine yesterday at the Fosshótel Hotel in Þórunnartún, Reykjavik. There are currently 167 guests in the facility. “The number of visitors has changed significantly since yesterday. Some people ended their quarantine after the second screening, and others decided to leave the hotel and go elsewhere […]
No sympathy for people in forced quarantine at the hotel
Davíð Þór Jónsson, a pastor at Laugarneskirkja, says quarantine hotels are certainly much needed. People who compare staying in a hotel to staying in prison have no idea about the reality of those who actually sit in prisons. He expressed no sympathy for those deprived of their liberty who have to spend five days in […]
SSI: Time and money speak for the use of less accurate lightning tests
It is a question of time and money, which means that the Danish authorities do not make greater use of PCR testing to test for corona. Although PCR tests are considered far more reliable than lightning tests. This is stated by the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) in a written answer, after Politiken has been able […]
SSI: Time and money speak for the use of otherwise uncertain lightning tests
It is a question of time and money, which means that the Danish authorities do not make greater use of PCR testing to test for corona. Although PCR tests are considered far more reliable than lightning tests. This is stated by the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) in a written answer, after Politiken has been able […]
New regulations and 700 hotel rooms for quarantined people
Passengers sent to quarantine will pay 10,000 ISK per night for one room and food. From today, new regulations apply at the border. Anyone arriving in Iceland from areas classified as dark red for infection count or gray for insufficient infection information will have to be quarantined in a hotel for five days between the […]
Great visitor pressure is expected in the mountains this Easter
There is expected to be heavy visitor pressure in the mountains this Easter with tens of thousands of guests, shows a tour that Ekot has done. At the same time, the spread of Covid-19 is high in the country and in the Vemdal area, many seasonal employees still fall ill. A couple of restaurants in […]
Several patients were treated during the second wave of the epidemic
More patients who had diseases other than corona received treatment in the health care system during the second wave of the epidemic than was the case during the first wave. This is shown by a new so-called monitoring report from the Danish Health and Medicines Authority, which maps the activity in the health service up […]
From Iceland – Some domestic infections are traced to a tourist who did not respect the quarantine
Some recent infections of COVID-19 are traced to a tourist who did not respect the 5-day quarantine rule, Indicator reports. This was stated by Þórólf Guðnason, chief physician of the Epidemiologist, who also announced that ten domestic infections were diagnosed yesterday, of which nine have been quarantined and are related to previous infections. It has […]
10 new cases in Iceland yesterday, all but one in quarantine
10 new cases of coronary heart disease were diagnosed yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but one of them were quarantined at the time of diagnosis. One person is currently in hospital with the virus. 972 people are currently in quarantine, while others are 109 in isolation. The 14-day infection rate per […]
It’s too early to open borders
A good situation at the border is a prerequisite for a good situation inside the country. The health director believes it is too early to open the country’s border any further and admits that he doubts the color-coding system, which is due to be introduced on May 1. He says that the situation at the […]
The neighbor’s wood stove can create dangerous pollution in new houses
The result of the screening points in a clear direction: If one can smell smoke from the neighbor’s stove, the level of polluting particles in the air is probably so high that it can be harmful to health. Kåre Press-Kristensen, an engineer and senior adviser specializing in air quality from the Council for Green Transformation, […]
14 new domestic cases this weekend, three outside quarantine
14 new domestic cases of coronavirus were found throughout the weekend, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but three were quarantined at the time of diagnosis. On Friday, four were diagnosed – all in quarantine – six were diagnosed on Saturday, with one quarantined at the time; and yesterday four new domestic cases […]
From Iceland – Pressure to increase quarantine days between border screenings
The founder and CEO of deCODE Genetics, Kári Stefánsson, wants to increase the number of sick days between the first and second research at the border, Indicator reports. In addition, the obligation for foreigners to receive unemployment benefits to come to the country on a regular basis should also be abolished to confirm that they […]
Those from the “red zones” must be quarantined
The Minister of Health, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, has announced two important changes to border procedures, RÚV reports. First of all, those who come from the dark red areas of the European Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronary heart disease card will be required to go to a specially equipped quarantine facility upon arrival in Iceland. […]
One new domestic case, in quarantine at diagnosis
One new case of coronary heart disease was diagnosed yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This individual was quarantined at the time of diagnosis. One person is currently in hospital with the virus. 435 people are now in quarantine, an additional 57 in solitary confinement, following seven cases found from Friday to Sunday […]
FACTS: Hairdressers can once again receive customers after Easter
On Monday, a political agreement was reached for the reopening of Denmark. The agreement means, among other things, that more students can return more to school, and that a number of liberal service professions can be allowed to reopen. Read here what is expected to open from April 6: * In primary school, it is […]
From Iceland – Believes that tourists break a 5 day quarantine
Þórólfur Guðnason, chief epidemiologist, believes that tourists visiting Iceland are breaking a five-day quarantine between the first and second screening. He will propose new regulations for the Minister of Health soon. The new regulations will probably focus on changes to the current border regulations and better supervision of individuals in quarantine. Classic Þórólfur As usual, […]
No new domestic issues, further examination of new border policy
No new domestic cases of coronary heart disease were diagnosed yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This individual was quarantined at the time of diagnosis. As reported, people outside the Schengen area will soon be able to visit Iceland, provided that they show either a certificate of vaccination or a certificate of a […]
Few infected show mass testing of seasonal employees
The large covid test of seasonal employees in Åre and the Vemdal area last week showed that few were infected. “This is a handful of cases,” says Annika Ersson, assistant infection control doctor at the Jämtland Härjedalen region to Ekot. In total, around 1,200 healthy and asymptomatic seasonal workers were screened for corona outbreaks among […]
One new domestic case, in quarantine at diagnosis
One new case of coronary heart disease was diagnosed yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This individual was quarantined at the time of diagnosis. No people are currently in the hospital with the virus. 24 people are currently in quarantine, while another 27 are in solitary confinement. The 14-day infection rate per 100,000 […]
One domestic case over the weekend, in quarantine during diagnosis
One new domestic case of coronavirus was found yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This individual was quarantined at the time of diagnosis. There were no domestic issues on Saturday or Friday. One person is currently in hospital with the virus but no one is in intensive care. 127 people are currently in […]
HUS boss: prioritizes high prevalence areas for Covid vaccine
Managing Director of Helsinki University Hospital District (HUS) Juha Tuominen wants the order of prioritization of coronavirus vaccinations to be re-evaluated in Finland. According to Tuominen, those living in areas with a higher prevalence of the virus should be included in the risk groups. According to Tuominen, there are regions and socio-economic groups in Finland […]
Zero infections inside the country
On the last day, no new infection with coronavirus inside the country was confirmed, but two new infections were detected at the border. One of the visitors obtained a positive result after the test at the airport, and the other one on the second test after a 5-day quarantine. One person was found to have […]
