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Coronavirus - What to do if you suspect having caught the infection
If you suspect having caught coronavirus infection, you can complete the COVID-19 symptom check-up using the Omaolo service. Click here for the instructions.
16.04.2021
Technical problems with online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccinations – the issue is now fixed
There have been technical problems in the health care e-Services regarding the online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccination. The system failure has now been located and fixed. The online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccinations through health care e-Services is back to normal.
Outdoor exercise facilities are open
15.04.2021
COVID-19 infections are decreasing, the infection rates peaked in March
In Turku, 151 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 14 (April 5–11, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus in Turku is currently 195/100,000/14 days (13 April 2021). The percentage of tracked cases was 75% on week 14. The number of new COVID-19 infections is decreasing significantly. Exposures are still most common in the same households, close circles, and workplaces.
13.04.2021
Use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus continues in Finland
On April 7, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare announced that the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine will continue for the time being in Finland in people aged 65 and over, as no blood clots have been found in this age group. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare announced on April 14 that other coronavirus vaccines (Comirnaty or Moderna vaccines) can already be used as the second dose vaccination for people under the age of 65, whose second dose appointments are booked for the coming weeks. (Updated 16.4.2021)
Investigation continues
22.03.2021
Approximately 10 new coronavirus infections among international exchange students in Turku
New coronavirus infections have been detected among international exchange students in higher education in Turku. Student quarantines continue.
16.04.2021
Technical problems with online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccinations – the issue is now fixed
There have been technical problems in the health care e-Services regarding the online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccination. The system failure has now been located and fixed. The online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccinations through health care e-Services is back to normal.
Outdoor exercise facilities are open
15.04.2021
COVID-19 infections are decreasing, the infection rates peaked in March
In Turku, 151 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 14 (April 5–11, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus in Turku is currently 195/100,000/14 days (13 April 2021). The percentage of tracked cases was 75% on week 14. The number of new COVID-19 infections is decreasing significantly. Exposures are still most common in the same households, close circles, and workplaces.
13.04.2021
Use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus continues in Finland
On April 7, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare announced that the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine will continue for the time being in Finland in people aged 65 and over, as no blood clots have been found in this age group. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare announced on April 14 that other coronavirus vaccines (Comirnaty or Moderna vaccines) can already be used as the second dose vaccination for people under the age of 65, whose second dose appointments are booked for the coming weeks. (Updated 16.4.2021)
Investigation continues
22.03.2021
Approximately 10 new coronavirus infections among international exchange students in Turku
New coronavirus infections have been detected among international exchange students in higher education in Turku. Student quarantines continue.
17.03.2021
Recommendation on wearing masks for pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School from 18 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School. The recommendation will come into force on Thursday 18 March 2021. For the time being, the recommendation does not apply to pupils in grades 1 to 3 in other City of Turku schools.
04.03.2021
Upper Comprehensive Schools in Turku to Begin Distance Teaching, Shutdown Restrictions Will Affect Services
The City of Turku complies with the decisions made by the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland on 4 March regarding shutdown due to coronavirus. The decisions apply to grades 7 to 9 of upper comprehensive schools in Turku and these will switch to distance teaching. Also free time services and public facilities will be affected.
Kouluterveydenhuollon asiakkaat
02.03.2021
Changes in the school and student health care coronavirus helpline service as of 1 March 2021
As of 1 March 2021, the school and student health care coronavirus helpline will only serve comprehensive school students. Upper secondary school students and vocational school students may use the centralised student health care appointment booking number: 02 266 1570. Omaolo service offers you an opportunity to get tested.
01.03.2021
Personal data forms and instructions for passengers arriving in Finland
Passengers arriving in Turku by air transport or by a ship must fill out a personal data form and give it to the health authorities. Passengers also get tested for coronavirus. There are several important instructions related to entering the country, getting tested and wearing a mask that anyone arriving in Finland and Turku must take into account.
16.04.2021
Technical problems with online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccinations – the issue is now fixed
There have been technical problems in the health care e-Services regarding the online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccination. The system failure has now been located and fixed. The online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccinations through health care e-Services is back to normal.
Outdoor exercise facilities are open
15.04.2021
COVID-19 infections are decreasing, the infection rates peaked in March
In Turku, 151 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 14 (April 5–11, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus in Turku is currently 195/100,000/14 days (13 April 2021). The percentage of tracked cases was 75% on week 14. The number of new COVID-19 infections is decreasing significantly. Exposures are still most common in the same households, close circles, and workplaces.
13.04.2021
Use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus continues in Finland
On April 7, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare announced that the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine will continue for the time being in Finland in people aged 65 and over, as no blood clots have been found in this age group. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare announced on April 14 that other coronavirus vaccines (Comirnaty or Moderna vaccines) can already be used as the second dose vaccination for people under the age of 65, whose second dose appointments are booked for the coming weeks. (Updated 16.4.2021)
Investigation continues
22.03.2021
Approximately 10 new coronavirus infections among international exchange students in Turku
New coronavirus infections have been detected among international exchange students in higher education in Turku. Student quarantines continue.
17.03.2021
Recommendation on wearing masks for pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School from 18 March onwards
The City of Turku extends the recommendation on wearing face masks to cover pupils in grades 1 to 3 in Pansio School. The recommendation will come into force on Thursday 18 March 2021. For the time being, the recommendation does not apply to pupils in grades 1 to 3 in other City of Turku schools.
04.03.2021
Upper Comprehensive Schools in Turku to Begin Distance Teaching, Shutdown Restrictions Will Affect Services
The City of Turku complies with the decisions made by the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland on 4 March regarding shutdown due to coronavirus. The decisions apply to grades 7 to 9 of upper comprehensive schools in Turku and these will switch to distance teaching. Also free time services and public facilities will be affected.
Kouluterveydenhuollon asiakkaat
02.03.2021
Changes in the school and student health care coronavirus helpline service as of 1 March 2021
As of 1 March 2021, the school and student health care coronavirus helpline will only serve comprehensive school students. Upper secondary school students and vocational school students may use the centralised student health care appointment booking number: 02 266 1570. Omaolo service offers you an opportunity to get tested.
01.03.2021
Personal data forms and instructions for passengers arriving in Finland
Passengers arriving in Turku by air transport or by a ship must fill out a personal data form and give it to the health authorities. Passengers also get tested for coronavirus. There are several important instructions related to entering the country, getting tested and wearing a mask that anyone arriving in Finland and Turku must take into account.
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