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We have gathered together on this page the most frequently asked questions about coronavirusvaccinations. (25/1/2021)

Coronavirus Vaccinations in Turku

Latest information about City of Turku COVID-19 vaccinations will be updated on this page. (Updated on 26.1.2021)

Recommendations concerning face masks in the City of Turku Education Division will extend to cover all pupils in grade 6

According to the new policy lines of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, it is recommended that pupils in grade 6 wear a mask from now on. The City of Turku Education Division will extend the recommendation to wear a mask to cover all pupils in grade 6 in City of Turku schools. The recommendation comes into force immediately.

Visits to Hospital Services Restricted

In Turku City Hospital wards of Mäntymäki and Kaskenlinna, visits to inpatient wards are restricted for the time being from 18 December 2020 onwards due to the worsened coronavirus situation. Visits to critically ill patients, patients in palliative care and child patients are allowed if the visitor uses protective wear as instructed and complies with instructions related to hygiene.

Coronavirus Testing Times Can Be Booked through Omaolo

In collaboration with the Hospital District of Southwest Finland, the City of Turku offers an opportunity to book coronavirus testing times online in connection with the Omaolo symptom assessment. Every adult Turku resident who has completed the online assessment will automatically be given a time slot through the Omaolo service for getting tested at Tykslab.

City of Turku Education Division face mask recommendation expanded to cover secondary schools

The City of Turku Education Division is expanding its face mask recommendation to pupils of grades 7–9 in secondary schools, especially in optional subject classes.

In Turku, Infections Spread Particularly within Families and Circles of Close Acquaintances

The coronavirus situation in Turku has taken a turn for the worse. Coronavirus infections have been detected in schools and educational institutions and several classes and entire schools have been ordered into quarantine.

Coronavirus Testing Times Can Now Be Booked through Omaolo

In collaboration with the Hospital District of Southwest Finland, the City of Turku is now offering an opportunity to book coronavirus testing times online in connection with the Omaolo symptom assessment. After this change, every Turku resident who has completed the online assessment will automatically be given a time slot through the Omaolo service for getting tested at Tykslab. (24.11.2020)