Vaccination event for third coronavirus vaccines at the vaccination reception (Satakunnantie 105) on Sunday 5th December

All vaccination appointments on 5th December are reserved for now.

Changes to the timetable of Coronavirus Prevention Bus in December and January

Schedule changes at the Coronavirus Prevention Bus in December 2021 and at the beginning of January 2022.

Coronavirus situation getting worse in Turku: Mask requirement introduced for municipal services and public transport

The City of Turku reminds residents to use masks indoors and outdoors. Masks are required in connection with municipal services and mandatory use of masks is being introduced on public transport owing to the worsening of the coronavirus situation.

Pop-up vaccination day at Lauste child welfare clinic on December

Residents of Turku aged 12 or over will be vaccinated on this pop-up vaccination day.

Varissuo health station pop-up vaccinations

On all days, residents of Turku aged 12 or over will be vaccinated. The first, the second and the third doses of coronavirus vaccine will be administered during the events.

The City of Turku is encouraging everyone to take the vaccine, the coronavirus situation has taken a turn for the worse

The coronavirus infection rates are once again on the rise in Turku. The incidence rate is c. 230 (230/100 000/14 days) and the rate has been increasing steadily. The percentage of positive samples is currently c. 8-10%

Turku to expand third coronavirus vaccinations to the following groups

In line with the recommendation of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Turku will begin to administer third vaccine doses to those Turku residents who have received their vaccines at a dose interval of no more than six weeks. Those who have received the vaccines at a short dose interval can be given the third dose when at least six months have passed since the second vaccine dose.

New guidelines for early childhood education and care and schools on coronavirus testing and infection tracing

Early childhood education and care providers and schools in Turku have received new instructions on respiratory tract infections and tracing coronavirus infections among children and young people. Changes have been made to practices such as applying for a coronavirus test and returning to school or daycare after a respiratory tract infection. The new instructions come into force on 21 September 2021.