New anti-coronavirus drug Paxlovid available only to specific target groups

The antiviral medication Paxlovid, developed to treat COVID-19 infections, has been introduced in Turku both in outpatient care and in hospital wards. Paxlovid is only administered to nationally established target groups. The drug is free for patients, and the decision on Paxlovid treatment is always made by a physician.

Fifth coronavirus vaccinations in Turku

In Turku, the fifth vaccinations are given to groups recommended by THL. (Updated 6.9.2022)

Southwest Finland drops general recommendation for using masks – How does this affect Turku municipal services?

In accordance with policy set by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), the coronavirus epidemic coordination group in Southwest Finland has decided to remove the general recommendation for using masks in Southwest Finland as of Friday, 22 April. Although the general recommendation for using face masks has been lifted, the use of masks is still recommended for social and health care personnel, and for those visiting units of health care and services for the elderly, for example.

Infectious disease allowance

Receiving infectious disease allowance requires a coronavirus infection confirmed by a laboratory-proven PCR test or antigen test. Ask for a certificate primarily from the place where your coronavirus sample was taken, for example, from occupational health care, public health care or a private medical clinic. (Updated 4.11.2022)