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Science Night LIVE! Heureka celebrates the expertise of international researchers living and working in Finland
Funded by the Science Information and in cooperation with E2 Research, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences and Heureka, the goal Science Night LIVE! is to support the media, decision-makers, companies and third sector organizations in finding the expertise of foreign researchers working in Finland. The event offers researchers opportunities for social engagement with the public […]
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 […]
THL: No need for Covid-booster plugs this spring
Except for people in risk groups, the health agency does not recommend vaccines for most people.
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 […]
Sweden discards 8.5 million doses of covid-19 vaccine
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) — Sweden has discarded nearly 8.5 million doses of vaccine against covid-19, local media reported on Sunday. The discarded doses correspond to approximately 20 percent of the vaccine doses Sweden has procured, according to the Public Health Agency’s statistics, Sveriges Radio reported. Richard Bergström, Sweden’s former national vaccine coordinator, told Radio […]
Trials of the Finnish nasal Covid vaccine will begin at the end of this year
The vaccine may be on the market in 2025.
COVID-19 vaccines available for under 50s from November 15
It will soon be possible for people outside the at-risk groups – which includes anyone over the age of 50 – to buy the latest COVID-19 booster, the fourth vaccination shot available to the public. The first jabs will be available from November 15. This option may particularly appeal to two groups of people: those […]
Sweden advises against covid-19 vaccine Nuvaxovid for under 30s
STOCKHOLM, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) — Nuvaxovid, the covid-19 vaccine created by the American company Novavax, should not be given to people younger than 30, the Public Health Agency said here on Wednesday. The agency cited research conducted in Australia, which showed an increased risk of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of […]
Official at HUS: There are medical grounds for the fourth vaccine injection
– The administrative and clinic staff expressed their hope that if there is enough research data, we will start the fourth vaccinations of social and health workers, because we have had a very large number of coronavirus patients, he said. explained for YLE. Mia KontioA senior expert at THL, told public radio that expanding the […]
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 […]
Thursday’s papers: Unsustainable logging, Covid booster friction and another OL3 delay
Health experts disagree on the correct number of vaccine doses at this stage of the pandemic, writes Ilta-Sanomat.
WHO: Europe likely to experience another covid-19 wave
PARIS, France: The World Health Organization and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control have announced that Europe is likely to experience another wave of Covid-19 infections amid rising cases in the region. In a joint statement, Hans Kluge, WHO European Director, and Andrea Ammon, ECDC Director, said, “Although we are not where we […]
Expert: Other Covid-boosting vaccines do not offer significant benefit to vaccinated working-age people
Earlier this week, labor market groups called on Finland to introduce a fourth round of vaccinations in order to reduce employee sickness absences and save money.
Helsinki offers free monkeypox vaccines for adults belonging to risk groups
The city was the first in Finland to start vaccinating high-risk adults against monkeypox.
Danish COVID-19 vaccine delayed for years
Extraordinary times Stinus Lindgreen, Radikale’s spokesman for health and research issues and one of the politicians who gave the go-ahead to finance the vaccine, admitted that politicians might not be best equipped to choose which projects to finance. “It was an extraordinary situation and so we gave more money to this specific area,” he said […]
Public must pay for COVID booster vaccine
More info in NovemberThe new booster will be updated to be able to tackle COVID-19 mutations that are prevalent in society today. Those who will not have to pay for the booster vaccine include: – all citizens over the age of 50 – pregnant woman – healthcare personnel who work with vulnerable people – staff […]
The COVID-19 pandemic cost the state huge sums of money
Test, gear and treatmentThe COVID-19 testing effort accounted for over half of the health sector’s costs (17.8 billion), while the vaccine program set the treasury back by 6.4 billion. Finally, protective equipment cost the health sector 5.5 billion, and the treatment of COVID-19 patients also made an impact of 1.7 billion. Read more about the […]
This week’s editorial: A special summer is over
The nation is now preparing for the long haul in a changed world. The virus still exists and will likely return as a concern. Hotspots are already popping up and the law against face masks is a joke. Hospitals more experiencedWe continue to handle the situation with dignity. The health service, now back to normal, […]
Policy collection: Pia Kjærsgaard criticizes ‘non-Danish’ decision to sell kebabs at the football stadium
When the Danish-Turkish football team Vatanspor played against AGF Aarhus in the DM yesterday, the stadium sold kebabs along with the traditional hot dog. The decision to sell kebabs during the match was warmly welcomed by most home fans. However, Pia Kjærsgaard was not too happy about the announcement. Declines invitation to watch the matchA […]
This fall, THL recommends a Covid booster for people over 65 and risk groups
In a significant change compared to previous procedures, it no longer matters how many doses of vaccine a person has received in the past or how many times they may have contracted Covid-19.
First female case of monkeypox reported in Denmark
Pregnant women, children and weak immune systemsThe WHO revealed last week that so far in 2022 there have been 176 cases involving women across Europe – around 1.1 per cent of all cases. Until recently, all cases registered in Denmark have concerned men who have sex with men. The SSI estimates that the risk of […]
More than 35,000 monkeypox cases worldwide: WHO
“More than 35,000 cases of #monkeypox have now been reported to WHO from 92 countries and territories, with 12 deaths. Nearly 7,500 cases were reported last week, up 20 percent from the previous week, which was also up 20 percent from the week before,” he said . The WHO director also said that most cases […]
We can’t pretend that COVID-19 isn’t here, WHO director says
The number of deaths from COVID-19 has increased by 35 percent in four weeks all over the world. The head of the WHO told the media about monkeypox, COVID19 and other global health problems: “Deaths reported for COVID-19 have increased by 35 percent worldwide in the last four weeks. Just last week, 15,000 people around […]
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 […]
Millions of children can benefit from the world’s first malaria vaccine: UNICEF
“This vaccine introduction sends a clear message to malaria vaccine developers to continue their work because malaria vaccines are needed and wanted,” said Etleva Kadilli, UNICEF Director of Procurement. “We hope this is just the beginning. Continued innovation is needed to develop new and next-generation vaccines to increase available supply and enable a healthier vaccine […]
Danish news overview: It’s official! Denmark could have its first gay prime minister!
Liberal leader Jakob Ellemann-Jensen is not the only prospective new prime minister among the blue bloc, as Søren Pape Poulsen has officially confirmed that he wants to stand as a candidate to become prime minister. As leader of the Conservatives, he said this week that he wants to improve Denmark without putting the country through […]
Tuesday’s papers: visa issue, omicron bump, road sign peak
On Tuesday, the Finnish government will discuss the issue of Russian tourist visas. Helsingin sanomat newspaper reports. A political agreement is expected to be reached at the Tuesday evening session, but formal decisions will be made only later. Despite the fact that Finland cannot stop issuing tourist visas to Russians completely, the Finnish Foreign Minister […]
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 […]
Health Authority finally makes Monkeypox vaccine available to LGBT community
Extended risk groupThe news comes on the same day as Statens Serum Institut (SSI) extended the risk group for the disease over fears that a large number of monkeypox cases are going unreported. So far, 123 cases have been reported in Denmark, but SSI believes that the actual number of infections is “significantly higher”. “We […]
Experts answer listeners’ questions about monkeypox
In Vetenskapsradion live broadcast, researchers and the Public Health Agency explain what is known about monkeypox so far. About the effect the vaccine can have and what you can do if you want to avoid getting infected. Noah gets an answer to the question how he knows when he is healthy and can no longer […]
Farshid Jalalvand
Farshid Jalalvand is a doctoral microbiologist and culture writer. During the corona pandemic, we have been able to see him as a vaccine expert in various media. He writes texts on biology, philosophy and history, including in the program “OBS”. There he has written about how biology is sometimes associated with something that is a […]
Denmark is considering proposals to make the monkeypox vaccine more accessible to the LGBT+ community
This week, the number of new cases of monkeypox in Denmark has reached 24, which means that the total number of cases so far has reached 105. Men who have strong skin contact with other men are responsible for most cases. Based on this, the LGBT+ community in Denmark believes that the Danish Health Authority’s […]
Science Round-Up: SSI reports promising results in effort to create vaccine to protect infants from killer virus
Vaccine researchers at the Statens Serum Institut in close collaboration with colleagues from Boston Children’s Hospital are optimistic about a new vaccine to protect newborn children against respiratory infections caused by the RS virus (RSV). RSV is one of the leading causes of death among under-fives in the world, and it can also affect the […]
Finland receives the first batch of monkeypox vaccine
Health authorities in Finland say that the monkeypox vaccine will primarily be available to people who have been exposed to the virus. So far, 17 virus infections have been reported in Finland, reports the Reuters news agency. Europe recorded its first monkeypox-related deaths this week as Spain confirmed deaths from the disease. Lasse LehtonenThe head […]
Dealing with the Monkeypox crisis: Bavarian Nordic wins FDA approval to supply its vaccine
The World Health Organization declared Monkeypox a global health emergency on July 23, around the same time as the number of confirmed cases reported in the United States reached 3,500—the second highest in the world. So it is good timing for the Danish company Bavarian Nordic that their Jynneos smallpox vaccine, a suitable treatment for […]
"We believe that the monkeypox epidemic can be stopped": WHO
However, he added that time was running out and everyone must work together to fight the disease. On Saturday, the Director General of the WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the spread of the virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), which is the organization’s highest alert level. “With this, we hope to enhance […]
First-generation Covid vaccines are still effective against new variants, experts say
Finnish health experts are encouraging people to take the third and fourth doses of the Covid-19 vaccine as planned, rather than waiting for updated vaccines to be introduced. The vaccine and natural immunity-resistant coronavirus variant BA.5 is spreading in Europe, causing an increase in cases and sparking debate about a new generation of vaccines to […]
Salminen: Covid-19 vaccines may have saved around 10,000 lives in Finland in 2022
THL officials reminded that counting deaths is hardly simple, as almost 90 percent of the reported deaths related to the coronavirus have several causes of death. Markku PeltonenTHL’s research professor estimates that the coronavirus caused around 2,000–4,000 extra deaths in 2020–2021. He reminded that the number of deaths has been rising even before the pandemic […]
THL: The Covid vaccine may have saved 10,000 lives in Finland this year
Up to 10,000 lives have been saved in Finland this year thanks to coronavirus vaccinations, he says Mika SalminenDirector of health security at the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL). Salminen told a press conference on Wednesday that the Covid-19 pandemic has moved into the endemic phase, which means that it remains at a constant […]
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 […]
MTV: Finland’s top doctor wants to remove Covid from the list of dangerous diseases
Covid-19, which is on the list of dangerous common infectious diseases, no longer meets the criteria of the list, Mika SalminenThe head of the Department of Health and Welfare (THL) said media MTV. A disease is considered a public health threat if it is highly contagious, dangerous and its spread can be prevented by measures […]
WHO reports 14,000 monkeypox cases worldwide, including 5 deaths
“Nearly 14,000 confirmed cases of #monkeypox have been reported to WHO this year from over 70 countries and territories. So far 5 deaths have been reported, all in Africa. @WHO will continue to do everything possible to support countries to stop transmission and save lives,” Tedros said in a tweet. Tedros also said that while […]
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 […]
Increasing number of COVID infections in nursing homes
A new wave of COVID-19 infections has hit Denmark’s nursing homes. According to the Statens Serum Institut, last week there were 262 confirmed infections among the country’s nursing home residents – more than a doubling compared to the week before. In response, the Elderly Case, a non-profit organization working to improve conditions for the elderly, […]
THL recommends spreading the fourth vaccine in July
The Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) revised its recommendations for the fourth Covid vaccination on Monday and urged municipalities to start giving vaccinations to certain groups already in July or by August 1 at the latest. This means that 60-79-year-olds and 18-69-year-olds belonging to risk groups can receive a second booster vaccine early. […]
Helsinki is preparing for another round of Covid boosters
In Helsinki, preparations are being made to start distributing the second booster vaccination rounds of the Covid vaccine to people over 60 and other risk groups. Lasse LehtonenThe head of diagnostic services at Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) said he hopes that the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) will make a decision on the vaccination […]
Compensation for vaccinations against COVID-19
Due to the side effects caused by vaccination against COVID-19, the state will pay compensation to three people. The Icelandic Health Insurance Agency / Sjúkratryggingar Íslands processes dozens of claims for vaccine-related compensation. According to information provided by RÚV, 40 people have applied for compensation for complications caused by vaccinations. Five applications have been processed, […]
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 COVID pandemic is far from over, WHO director
He urged governments to regularly review and adapt their COVID19 response plans based on the current epidemiology and also the incidence of new variants. The COVID-19 emergency committee met last week and concluded that the virus remains a public health emergency of international concern. “I am concerned that the number of cases of COVID-19 will […]
Finland may face a new wave of coronavirus infections before autumn
Lasse LehtonenThe director of HUS’s Diagnostic Center tweeted yesterday that 42.2 percent of the laboratory tests analyzed at the center came back positive in the first week of July. Up to 88 percent of those were caused by either BA.5 or BA.4, both of which are highly contagious and have caused spikes around the world. […]
Danish company supplies the United States with monkey pox vaccine
Following a contract signed by the US government, the Danish company Bavarian Nordic is to supply the USA with a total of 4.4 million monkey pox vaccines. This figure represents the composition of several orders placed by the US Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority – the most recent being 2.5 million liquid-frozen doses. Favorable […]
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 […]
HUS’s top documentary: Covid is here to stay
Covid-19 will continue to be a permanent part of life Asko Järvinenchief physician at HUS, the hospital district of Helsinki and Uusimaa. "We can’t get rid of it. Yes, the coronavirus [which causes Covid] is here to stay. We cannot eliminate it with vaccines or restrictions," Järvinen told Yle TV1’s breakfast program on Wednesday. He […]
The EU grants an additional 40 million euros for polio vaccines and child protection in Afghanistan
“That’s why the EU is donating an additional €15 million to UNICEF to help identify boys and girls returning to Afghanistan who need help, as well as children who are at risk of migration, and give them options other than migration or labour,” he said. Credited by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). […]
Finland will end Covid income restrictions on Friday
Finland will ease restrictions on visitor entry related to the coronavirus on Friday, July 1, the Finnish Border Guard announced on Tuesday. From that date, those arriving from abroad will no longer be required to provide proof of Covid vaccinations or tests. At the same time, Covid testing at the border crossing point will also […]
Research: The dark network attracts skeptics of Covid
According to a recent study by the University of Jyväskylä, people are increasingly looking for information about Covid-19 during a pandemic. The use of dark web platforms, such as the Tor browser, is legal and many prefer the increased privacy it offers, but there are some risks involved. Tor provides users with a great deal […]
The activity of ticks is increasing in the south, fading after Midsummer in the Oulu region
During the spring and early summer, more than 36,000 tick observations have been reported to the University of Turku. Punkkilive website. These point to particularly high concentrations of parasitic spiders on the south coast, as well as many observations from the Oulu region. "The predominant species in Oulu is taiga, which makes up about 98 […]
Danish news Round-Up: The Danish government no longer recommends vaccines for children
Søren Brostrøm, head of the National Board of Health, explained at a press conference on Wednesday that the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be recommended for children. Instead, only the particularly vulnerable and Danes over the age of 50 will be recommended a vaccine for the autumn. The Prime Minister defends the decisionAccording to Brostrøm, […]
THL: The fourth vaccine injections will be offered to more people from the fall
Hanna NohyThe chief physician of THL confirmed that the age limit is to be lowered in order to prepare for a stronger peak in coronavirus infections and morbidity. Both morbidity and mortality are currently declining. “Age is the biggest risk for serious coronavirus infection. The risk increases significantly at around 50-60. Where [the recommendation] survives, […]
IS: President Niinistö is concerned about the corona situation in Finland
President Sauli Niinistö expressed concern about the corona situation in Finland and the number of deaths in a recent interview with Ilta-Sanomat. According to statistics from the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), a total of almost 4,800 covid deaths have been reported in Finland, which is on a particularly sharp rise this spring. […]
Hard pill to swallow this fall! Although Pfizer’s effective corona treatment is available, can we take it fast enough?
Get used to the term ‘test strategy’, because it will be more important than ever when the pandemic season resumes in the autumn, says Lone Simonsen, who is an epidemiologist at Roskilde University, according to TV2. With Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid hopefully available before then (a course of two pills every 12 hours for five days), […]
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 […]
Danish news Round-Up: Confidence in the press remains high – report
The year’s Digital news report from Reuters has revealed continued high confidence in the Danish news media. About 58 percent of Danes said that they “trust news the most most of the time”, which makes Denmark one of the countries with the highest news confidence out of the 46 respondents. Social media is still a […]
THL recommends a fifth dose of Covid for severely impaired patients
The Department of Health and Welfare (THL) recommends a fifth dose of Covid vaccine for people over 12 years of age who have a severely weakened immune system. This group includes 10,000 to 30,000 people. Their immunodeficiency may be congenital or the result of an illness or medication. "This applies, for example, to people in […]
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 […]
Over the top? Denmark will secure 22 million COVID-19 vaccines by 2022
Waste of taxpayers’ money?So far in 2022, only about one million doses have been used in Denmark, far from the 22 million doses that are soon on the way. “The first thing that comes to my mind is that it is a bad business and a very unsatisfactory use of taxpayers’ funds,” says Jes Søgaard, […]
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 […]
More than 550 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported: UN
The majority of reported cases have been sexual encounters between men, and these communities seek to inform their members of the risks and preventative actions that can be taken. “But we all need to work hard to combat stigma, which is not only wrong, it can also prevent people from seeking treatment, making it harder […]
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 […]
Business Round-Up: Weekend work on the rise – especially among the self-employed and young people
The self-employed work more on the weekends, according to figures from the Labor Force Survey, the labor force survey. They reveal that 41 percent worked regularly Saturday and Sunday in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 30 percent in the same period last year. In 2019 and 2020, the figure was 35 percent. Difference […]
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 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 […]
The United States buys millions of vaccines for dangerous viruses
Officials have rushed to secure vaccines as cases of the rare appox virus continue to appear in the United States and Europe The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement for $ 119 million in vaccines against the appox virus, after a Massachusetts man was diagnosed with the rare but potentially […]
Israel reports the first case of monkey pox
Rare virus diagnosed in men returning from Western Europe’s hotspot An Israeli man in his 30s has been admitted to a hospital in Tel Aviv with the country’s first suspected case of appox virus. He had visited Western Europe, where dozens of cases of the rare disease have recently been diagnosed. The Israeli Ministry of […]
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 – […]
The WHO is convening an emergency meeting on the plague epidemic
as well as the status of vaccines, the Sputnik news agency reported on The Telegraph on Friday. Since the beginning of May, cases of monkeypox have been reported in several countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Australia and Canada. On 7 May, a case of smallpox was confirmed in England […]
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 […]
Smallpox – we know that about the infection
Monkey pox was discovered in monkeys in 1958, and the first time it was discovered that the virus infected a human was in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. About monkey pox Monkey pox is related to the eradicated disease smallpox, but is less dangerous. – It is important to realize that what we […]
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 […]
The United States buys millions of vaccine doses for new viruses
Officials have rushed to secure vaccines as cases of the rare appox virus continue to appear in the United States and Europe The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement for $ 119 million in vaccines against the appox virus, after a Massachusetts man was diagnosed with the rare but potentially […]
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 […]
Section 1: The fear of smallpox forced the first vaccine
Host: Karin Arbsjö, Farshid Jalalvand. Producer: Morris Wikström.
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 […]
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. […]
Corona is a good place: most of us have had it and the risk of contraction is low
With corona increasingly a blip in the nation’s rearview mirror, it is generally understood that most adults have contracted the virus at least once since 2020, and that it is no longer considered unusual to have had it two or even three times. To those who have avoided it, it begins to feel as if […]
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 […]
Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with Nordic countries to strengthen partnership in blue economy, clean technology, 5G
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral meeting with the Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway will strengthen the partnership in the blue economy, clean technology, geothermal energy and 5G. In a special briefing by Foreign Minister Vinay Kwatra on Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the Nordic countries, held at […]
India-Nordic summit to strengthen India’s ties with the region, says Prime Minister Modi
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): The India-Nordic Summit will strengthen India’s ties with the region, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday after attending the India-Nordic Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark. The prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway attended the second India-Nordic summit. This meeting came shortly after Prime Minister Modi held bilateral meetings […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Nuclear NATO, Bank Bishops and Pandemic Preparedness
The debate on Finland’s possible NATO application is still at the forefront of national news. Helsingin Sanomat published an article analyzing some issues related to NATO membership and nuclear weapons. The HS closely investigated the issue of tactical nuclear weapons – nuclear weapons that are significantly lower in payload than strategic nuclear weapons, intercontinental ballistic […]
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 […]
