Tag: Vaccination
Long covid linked to air pollution exposure in young adults – new study
Although covid-19 infections are usually less severe in young adults, this does not mean that they are not still at risk of complications from covid-19. For example around one in 25 adults over 16 have reported suffering from prolonged covid-19 symptoms after their first infection. For some, these symptoms lasted almost two years. While we […]
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 […]
COVID-19 infection increases risk of diabetes: Study
The trend, Kwan says, is worrisome because most people in the United States will eventually experience infection with COVID-19. “This study will help us better understand—and better prepare for—the post-COVID-19 era of cardiovascular risk,” Kwan said. The findings, published today in JAMA Network Open, also suggest that the risk of type 2 diabetes appears to […]
In the minds of those who want to overthrow democracy
Conflict makes a journey through the throng of coup plotters. Dissatisfaction with covid restrictions, increased petrol taxes, vaccinations and migration policy have been mixed into a dangerous cocktail that has exploded in its parts. Most recently in Brazil, where we follow Bolsonaro’s bloggers who called for a storming of the parliament already in December. This […]
Parents are advised to limit their children’s intake of organic eggs following the discovery of PFAS
You couldn’t really make it up: for a long time now, the perceived wisdom has been that eating caged eggs is a bad choice for society, to the extent that today they are frowned upon, some supermarkets have stopped selling them altogether , and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries wants to phase them […]
Lapland offers healthcare personnel a fourth Covid injection despite THL’s recommendation
The hospital district is the first in the country to start the fourth doses, as Finland is one of the few EU countries that does not recommend this round of vaccinations for healthcare workers.
More money goes down the drain as redundant COVID-19 vaccines are hoarded, but where were the shocks when people needed them?
CPH POST has learned from some of its readers that infection with COVID-19 has not been a piece of cake this fall – especially among a handful who had not previously had the virus and were last vaccinated at the end of last year. In their case, nine to 10 months passed between their third […]
THL’s recommendation encourages municipalities to increase vaccination rates
The number of fourth Covid vaccines given in Finland has increased in recent weeks, they say Hanna NohynekChief physician of the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL). In mid-July, THL published new guidelines recommending that municipalities offer the fourth injection to people aged 60 and over and to people aged 18 and over who are […]
Finland is still waiting for the monkeypox vaccine
The monkeypox vaccine is still not available in Finland. Anniina VirkkuA medical expert from the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) told Yle that the vaccines have not yet arrived. A few weeks ago, THL announced that the portions would arrive by the end of July. About 1,000 doses of the vaccine are expected to […]
High blood pressure may double risk of severe COVID despite full vaccination: Study
According to the study’s lead author Joseph E. EbingerMD, MS, associate professor of cardiology and director of clinical analytics at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, “These findings are important because about half of US adults have high blood pressure. .” In the early stages of the pandemic, COVID-19 vaccinations […]
Finland’s THL recommends extending the fourth round of vaccination as early as July
It said the doses should be offered first to those aged 70 to 79 who do not have conditions that make them particularly susceptible to severe forms of the coronavirus, then to those aged 18 to 69 who do. For 60-69 year olds who do not have such diseases. The recommendation is based on the […]
COVID-19 booster vaccine useful for lupus patients: Study
Researchers say the discovery should offer comfort to the more than 200,000 Americans who suffer from SLE, a disease in which the body’s immune system involuntarily targets its own healthy tissues, particularly the joints and skin. They are more susceptible to infections such as SARS-CoV-2 when they take immunosuppressive drugs such as steroids, which are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WHO to convene emergency meeting next week over ‘unusual and disturbing’ monkey epidemic
That is why I have decided to convene an emergency committee in accordance with international health regulations next week to assess whether this epidemic is a public health emergency of international concern. “ As monkey pox infections increase around the world, the WHO DG called on previously affected countries to identify all cases and contacts […]
Xinhua World News Summary at 0030 GMT, June 12
Kyiv – The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said here on Saturday that the Commission will complete the assessment of giving Ukraine EU candidate status by the end of next week, reported the news agency Ukrinform. “The European Commission is currently preparing its recommendations – the so-called conclusion for EU member […]
Few countries are interested in Covid vaccines donated by Finland
Many countries around the world have more doses of Covid-19 than they need and have donated them abroad. But at the moment, there are not many countries that are interested in free work. Finland has donated about three million doses of Covid to other countries through the international distribution system. However, finding countries to receive […]
iPhone users can now add vaccine records to Apple Health, cash stages
It is also more important than ever to check your vaccination status if you are leaving the international area. On the other hand, you don’t have to keep a printed record in your wallet or purse: you can immediately store your vaccination card in your phone to prevent it from being destroyed or lost. If […]
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 […]
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 study sheds light on the duration of the immune response to COVID-19
Long-term observational studies (studies using continuous or repeated measures to monitor specific individuals over time) are necessary to address important questions about the persistence and efficacy of immune responses to SARS-CoV-2. Often, individual cohorts have limited longitudinal data or number of participants to draw robust conclusions. To overcome these limitations, harmonized but independent cohorts – […]
African researchers puzzled over cases of smallpox in Europe, USA
London – Researchers who have monitored many outbreaks of smallpox in Africa say they are puzzled by the spread of the disease in Europe and North America. Cases of smallpox-related disease have previously only been seen among people with connections to central and western Africa. But in the past week, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, […]
The WHO convenes an emergency meeting on the media for outbreaks of rare diseases
The international health watchdog calls in experts to discuss the rapid spread of monkey pox, reports the Telegraph The latest spread of the appox virus has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to convene a crisis meeting, the British newspaper Telegraph reported on Friday. The disease, which is usually confined to forest areas in western […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Back to school, failed Covid strategy and wall construction
Students will return to classes on Tuesday after a ten-day strike by teachers seeking a general 2 percent increase. Helsingin sanomat newspaper title claims that "the children had to pay the bill again." "I feel in my heart that this was not good for children," City of Helsinki Student Welfare Manager, Vesa Nevalainen told HS. […]
Monday’s papers: Covid concern, EU Day and full lipstick
Finland has become one of the most successful countries in Europe in managing the covid epidemic, and it has risen to the top of the global weekly Covid death statistics, tabloid Evening News (IS) writes. In fact, the country crossed the 4,000 mark on Thursday, up from 3,000 in just a month. By comparison, it […]
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% […]
Blinken tests positive for Covid
Fully vaccinated and boosted US Secretary of State works from home with “mild symptoms” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, the State Department announced. The top official is experiencing only mild symptoms and will work from home until he can return to his department, his spokesman added. “The […]
The United States’ leading diplomat tests positive for Covid
Fully vaccinated and boosted Foreign Minister Antony Blinken works from home with? Mild symptoms? US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday afternoon, the State Department announced. Blinken only experiences mild symptoms and will work from home until he can return to Foggy Bottom, his spokesman added. “The secretary is fully […]
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 […]
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, […]
Denmark is a leader in important pandemic data
Vaccine kingsOne of the main reasons for the low mortality rate is the country’s successful COVID-19 vaccination program. Denmark’s excess mortality from 1 March 2020 to 27 March 2022 turned out to be 1,454 per million inhabitants, while it was minus in both Australia and New Zealand. Common to the three countries is that over […]
Finnish Jews face discrimination, says an EU anti-Semitism expert
EU anti-Semitism watchdog Katharina von Schnurbeintold Yle that the Finnish authorities need to do more to combat hate speech, including anti-Semitic narratives. "Our research shows that one in two Europeans see anti-Semitism as a problem in their home country. This figure is 17 per cent of Finns." He said, adding that the relatively small Jewish […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Norway introduces long-term COVID-19 strategy to normalize everyday life
The pandemic is now in another phase, but we must continue to live with COVID-19. The Norwegian government has prepared a strategy and contingency plan for the further handling of the pandemic, and is following the situation closely. Good monitoring, good plans and vaccination are critical factors for living with COVID-19 in the future. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Norwegian removes the face mask requirement on all flights
With countries reducing or eliminating travel restrictions thanks to extensive vaccination programs, travelers can now choose whether or not to wear a face mask. Since February 12, when demands began to be lifted throughout Scandinavia, the company has seen increased passenger demand and optimism about both leisure and business advance bookings. The company believes travel […]
New clinical study demonstrates significant and positive effect of dietary supplementation on hospitalization in COVID-19 patients
This centrally conducted study – which allowed homogeneity – included 49 covid patients who were randomly divided into two groups. All patients were over 18 years of age and were hospitalized due to a severe form of the disease. In the first, Nasafytol® group, 25 patients received Nasafytol for 14 days in addition to standard […]
Foreign destinations are once again popular, with Finnish travel agencies reporting sales growth
The sales of travel agencies abroad have increased as the number of people traveling abroad has increased. Currently, city breaks and package tours, he says, are especially popular Timo Kousa, Managing Director of the Finnish Travel Agency Aurinkomatkat. The agency has recorded an increase in bookings and expanded its portfolio. Laura AaltonenThe director of communications […]
Ukrainians with pets will have their own reception center in Riihimäki
The Finnish authorities have expressed concern about possible animal diseases being carried by pets accompanying Ukrainians seeking protection in Finland. The situation is unprecedented, as asylum seekers or refugees who have previously arrived in Finland have rarely – if ever – brought animals with them. The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) plans to accommodate Ukrainians arriving […]
Finland stops rail freight from Russia; the last passenger trains were almost sold out
VR announced on Saturday that its logistics subsidiary VR Transpoint will suspend the reception of freight trains arriving from Russia at noon on Sunday. "The resumption of freight traffic between Russia and Finland is no longer possible due to sanctions imposed on Russian railways (RZD). VR Group is obliged to comply with sanctions imposed by […]
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 […]
Finland recommends a fourth dose of Covid vaccine for people over 80 years of age
The Finnish health authorities say they do not see any improvement in the Covid situation and are now recommending a fourth dose of Covid for people aged 80 and over. At the weekly Covid press conference Liisa-Maria Voipio-Pulkki According to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, no change is in sight. "There will certainly […]
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 […]
Youth Barometer: Climate change does not dampen young people’s optimism
Concerns about climate change do not undermine young people’s confidence in the future. This is how the annual Youth Barometer survey, which measures the values and attitudes of Finns aged 15-29, shows. The study was conducted in early 2021, a year after the Covid-19 pandemic, and vaccinations entered the Finnish market. The results came as […]
Here’s why you may need a fourth dose of covid vaccine this winter
When I started drafting this article, covid cases in Australia started to decrease and the situation stabilized. New research released in February showed a fourth dose of covid vaccine did not add much extra protection on top a third dose. It seemed unnecessary to distribute a fourth dose to all Australians. Unfortunately, the situation has […]
Vaccines against Covidia and other diseases are offered to those arriving in Ukraine
Finland has reserved covid-19 vaccines for asylum seekers arriving from Ukraine, he says Mia KontioChief Expert of the Department of Health and Welfare (THL). Those who move to Finland also receive other vaccines included in the national vaccination program, he explains. "Of course. Under normal circumstances, asylum seekers are entitled to receive vaccines under 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 […]
“Speculative, misinformed”: Center rejects report claiming that the mortality rate of covid-19 in India is higher than the official number
New Delhi [India]March 11 (ANI): The Indian government on Friday released a recently published article in a “reputable international magazine” that gave estimates of excess mortality of all causes for a number of countries based on a mathematical modeling exercise, saying the report is “speculative” and “misinformed”. . ” The Ministry of Health and Family […]
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 […]
The Russians travel by train to Finland, which is one of the few remaining escape routes
As Russia’s tough sanctions and authorities put pressure on the economy and its citizens, some Russians have decided to leave the country because of rumors about the country’s borders being closed. Some of those who want to leave the country head to Finland to the western neighbor. Passengers must meet restrictions on Covid vaccinations and […]
UNWTO and WHO: Travel measures should be based on risk assessment
In recent days, more and more countries around the world have begun to relax their rules on international arrivals, including the easing of travel bans. These decisions are in line with the latest WHO recommendations on safe international mobility, which highlight the ineffectiveness of general restrictions in controlling the spread of viruses. This trend is […]
Function: Reopening increases the risk of re-infection of covid-19 in Sweden
by Patrick Ekstrand, Fu Yiming, He Miao STOCKHOLM, February 23 (Xinhua) – “I coughed, was nauseous and had a headache. My whole body ached”, said a Swedish man who was recently diagnosed with covid-19 for the fourth time despite being completely vaccinated for Xinhua. “At the beginning of this month, I became ill again,” he […]
A temporary change in the law on the vaccination status of workers has been submitted for comment
The government’s ministerial-level coronavirus working group has proposed that proposals for amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act be sent for opinion. The temporary adjustments include a provision allowing employers to obtain and process information about an employee’s Covid vaccination or disease status. The proposal follows a trialogue with employers ‘and workers’ representatives. According […]
Unvaccinated – Nurse Jenny: I felt pressured to get vaccinated
The doctors and nurses who have chosen not to get vaccinated often talk quietly about it. In healthcare, it is extra taboo not to want to take the vaccine, to question the mass vaccination and to wonder about side effects. Nurse Jenny Borsgård does not believe in conspiracy theories or alternative medicine, but has been […]
Finland weighs on the fate of the projected vaccine surplus
By the end of February, Finland has received enough doses of Covid to give all eligible residents a third booster injection, the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) said on Thursday. Despite this, up to 1.4 million doses of the vaccine a month are expected to enter the country by the fall. According to […]
THL: Pandemic situation stable, but caution is advised as the telework recommendation ends
The telework recommendation will be dismantled on 28 February, based on the latest estimates from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (STM) and the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). The agencies held a joint press conference on Thursday morning on the pandemic situation and the progress of the vaccination run. The epidemic […]
SSI counts overseas misinformation about Denmark’s COVID-19 figures
There are just over 6,500 km separating Copenhagen and Washington DC, but the Americans seem to be very interested in what is happening here right now. The self-appointed chief researcher is Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, a Harvard epidemiologist who has taken to Twitter to write nearly 20 posts commenting on graphs and figures published by the […]
In Finland, the focus of testing is shifted to preventing the spread in risk groups
Testing resources are thus increasingly targeted at individuals with severe symptoms, at-risk individuals with symptoms, pregnant women, and social and health care professionals. Where local testing capacity allows, tests may also be performed on others with a coronavirus respiratory infection. The goal is for anyone who meets the criteria to have access to testing within […]
Demonstration weekend in Helsinki, Tampere
Three coronavir-related demonstrations will be held in Helsinki this weekend. Police warned of traffic congestion in the center of Helsinki, but said traffic had returned to normal on Saturday afternoon. Saturday’s events include a protest against the vaccination mandate for social and health care workers, which began at Senate Square at about 2 p.m., before […]
Denmark decides on fourth COVID-19 vaccination plug
Settlement In addition, people under the age of 18 will not get the third plug that the rest of the population has been offered. The National Board of Health recommends that children aged 5-11 years continue to be vaccinated for the rest of the winter period, as only a few of the vaccinated children have […]
Finland will end negative Covid test requirements at borders
Finland has extended the existing regulations related to the coronavirus to passengers arriving in the country from outside the Schengen and EU areas. This means that until 13 March, travelers from these areas will still need to provide valid certificates of full vaccination or recovery from Covid-19 during the previous six months. Starting next Tuesday, […]
Half of the world’s population has been vaccinated against COVID-19: the European Commissioner for Health
“We are now at a stage where 50% of the world’s population has been fully vaccinated. And Europe has helped with more than 1.7 billion doses, which I think have been exported to 165 countries. But I have said it before and I have said it in my opening speech today. delivery is not enough, […]
Some hospital districts are bringing back unvaccinated workers due to staff shortages
Several unvaccinated health workers across the country have returned to work after a temporary ban. An amendment to the Finnish Communicable Diseases Act, which requires Covid vaccinations for healthcare workers, came into force last week, as a result of which hospital districts postponed or suspended the salaries of unvaccinated workers. Under the new regulation, only […]
Researchers are developing computer models to show ways to curb the spread of COVID-19
Their research was published in the Scientific Reports. The model took the raw data already in use to predict case numbers and hospitalizations, and then added other factors such as vaccination rates, the use of masks and closures, and the number of breakthrough infections. The researchers based their calculation model on Ontario’s recent experience with […]
WHO wants rich states to contribute to the Covid-19 plan
The ACT Accelerator initiative requires $ 16 billion to end the pandemic The World Health Organization (WHO) has appealed to the leaders of the world’s richest countries and asked them to pay their fair share of the funding needed for the agency’s program to end the global Covid-19 pandemic as soon as possible. The agency […]
Sweden introduces COVID-19 restrictions on entry from the EU, EEA on 9 February: Reports
Stockholm [Sweden]8 February (ANI / Sputnik): The Swedish government removes restrictions on entry into the country from other EU countries, as well as Scandinavian countries and the European Economic Area (EEA), on 9 February, Swedish Radio reported on Monday. According to the broadcaster, the decision was made to lift entry restrictions for covid-19 at an […]
Austria implements covid-19 vaccine mandate
Last Friday, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen signed a new law requiring people aged 18 and over to be vaccinated against covid-19, making the country the first in Europe to introduce a national vaccine mandate. Under the new law, which takes effect in the middle of next month, people who cannot show proof of […]
Norway removes a large number of coronavirus measures
‘The virus variant that is prevalent now leads to less severe illness than the previous virus variants. Even though many people are becoming infected with COVID-19, lower numbers of people are being admitted to hospital. The vaccines are offering good protection. This means that we can now remove a large number of measures, even though […]
The epidemiological situation in Finland looks “brighter than long ago”
“To our knowledge in recent weeks, it can be concluded with reasonable certainty that the national development of the omicron wave in the light of reported infections has leveled off, if not stopped. Whether it’s starting to turn or not is another matter, he does said at a press conference. – In some areas, the […]
The spread of Omicron is smoothed out, with a clear decrease in the load in the power department
Health officials highlighted signs of improvement in the coronavirus situation in their weekly coronavirus report on Thursday. The number of patients in intensive care has fallen by a third in the last week. Officials at the Department of Social Affairs and Health (MSAH) and the Department of Health and Welfare (THL) said the Omicron wave, […]
Nurses’ vaccine mandate is no longer justified to protect patients, says THL’s Nohynek
The Finnish government prepared a bill at the end of last year with the aim of protecting clients and patients who are exposed to severe forms of coronavirus by minimizing their risk of getting the virus from caregivers. Even if the assignment would have been effective against infections caused by the previous dominant strain, the […]
Yle’s survey: Hospital districts will suspend unvaccinated healthcare workers when the mandate takes effect
The Covid vaccine mandate for healthcare workers came into force in Finland on Tuesday. This means that only those who have been vaccinated or recovered from the virus in the last six months are allowed to work closely with patients at risk. However, the new vaccine mandate only applies to a small part of social […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: From pandemic to endemic, truck chaos and pay bans without pay
As Finland prepares to lift restrictions on Covid, THL executives Markku Tervahauta and Mika Salminen The corona situation in Finland will improve significantly by July. In an open letter Helsingin sanomat newspaper however, they warn that the infections will tick again in the fall. The duo argue that society’s broad constraints are not a long-term […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: MPs back to work, Covid restrictions lifted, nurses’ vaccine pass valid and online skiing lessons
Parliament will return to work after the Christmas break on Tuesday, and there is a long list of things in the parliamentary tray. Helsingin Sanomat has summary big things. The government intends to present 166 additional bills in the spring and 122 in the autumn. The HS suggests that individual laws do not cause major […]
The use of a Covid-19 passport is not justified in the current situation, Henriksson says
“Now with the omicron variant, it seems that vaccines don’t prevent infections, but rather more serious forms of the disease,” he commented. The law, he added, stipulates that any restrictions on people’s fundamental rights must be necessary and proportionate. “The coronavirus passport restricts the fundamental rights of people who have not been vaccinated, tested negative […]
Right now: The dose interval is shortened to three months between doses 2 and 3
The Swedish Public Health Agency now recommends that a supplemental dose of covid-19 vaccine be given from at least three months after the last dose of the primary vaccination. It is a shorter time interval than before. The echo transmits immediately. Included in the studio is science commentator Ulrika Björksten.
Finland will end Covid’s border rules for Schengen and EU passengers
The regulations concerning passengers arriving from Schengen countries and non-Schengen EU countries at Finland’s borders will be lifted from Tuesday 1 February. In December, the Finnish government reintroduced a decision requiring all Schengen and EU travelers to present a certificate of a full vaccination series or recovery from Covid-19 within the last six months, as […]
The third year of a pandemic is about to begin in Finland
Finland officially entered the third year of the pandemic on Saturday, two years after the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in the country. The apparent patient zero was a 32-year-old woman visiting Wuhan, China, Finland, whose infection was confirmed on January 29, 2020. At the moment, Mika Salminen The matter was reported by the Health […]
Anti-vaccine group attacks vaccine center in Oslo to steal vaccines
Several vaccine opponents stormed into a vaccine center on Tøyen, Oslo on 27 January 2022 in the evening. Operations manager in the Oslo police, Kristoffer Bang said NRK that they blocked the entrance by standing in front so that no one could enter. The employees at the center panicked and the vaccination work was disrupted. […]
Anti-vaccine group attacks vaccine center in Oslo to steal vaccines
Several vaccine opponents stormed into a vaccine center on Tøyen, Oslo on 27 January 2022 in the evening. Operations manager in the Oslo police, Kristoffer Bang said NRK that they blocked the entrance by standing in front so that no one could enter. The employees at the center panicked and the vaccination work was disrupted. […]
European country opts out of Covid jabs for children
Sweden says that the benefit of Covid-19 shots for people under 12 is? Currently small? The Swedish Public Health Agency announced on Thursday that it has chosen not to follow any countries in the West when approving vaccination against Covid-19 for children aged 5-11. Administering shots in that age group would have no major effect […]
Sweden does not recommend covid-19 vaccination for children under 12 years of age
STOCKHOLM, January 27 (Xinhua) – Swedish children under the age of 12 will not be vaccinated against covid-19 if they do not have an underlying medical condition, the country’s public health authority said on Thursday. After consultation with pediatric associations and authorities, the authority said that the benefits of vaccinating healthy children did not outweigh […]
Helsinki instructs asymptomatic Covid patients to return to work and school
The City of Helsinki has instructed residents to return to work or school even in the event of a positive Covid test result, if they have no symptoms and it is not possible to arrange telework or study. Yle received instructions from health center and emergency staff last week. In documents, the city urged staff […]
THL recommends that restaurants be open until midnight
The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has recommended that coronavirus restrictions be relaxed for low-risk restaurants. These include cafés and staff restaurants, as well as indoor and outdoor dining. Outdoor bars and pubs are classified as moderate-risk environments, while high-risk environments include regular bars and pubs as well as karaoke bars and nightclubs. […]
THL’s boss is proposing a new format for the digital Covid Passport
Director General of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) Markku Tervahauta has recommended that Finland introduce a new digital vaccination certificate to replace the current Covid passport. The EU Digital Covid Passport contains three different certificates: one showing that the holder has been vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus, a certificate of a negative […]
Digital vaccination certificate replaces Covid-19 passport, says THL’s Tar Grave
“This would be a bit like digitizing the Yellow Card, which has been a traditional paper or cardboard certificate,” he said, adding that it could be used in tourism, for example. The certificate would not contain information on recovery from coronavirus disease. Last month, the Finnish government announced that it would temporarily suspend the use […]
Two years of pandemic work takes a heavy toll on Sweden’s healthcare staff
© Provided by Xinhua Sweden has adopted an agile approach to the pandemic since the very first days, and prefers recommendations to the public over a nationwide lockdown. At the same time, the successive waves of the pandemic took the heaviest toll in Sweden of all the five Nordic countries, which created an extremely stressful […]
The acute pandemic phase may be coming to an end, says Salminen from THL Finland
Although the disease may return after a “quiet period” after the current peaks in infection caused by omicron, it may not return with the intensity associated with a pandemic, Kluge said. Mika SalminenHead of Health Security, Department of Health and Welfare (THL), stated YLE on Monday that the acute pandemic phase caused by the new […]
