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Coronavirus Vaccinations in Turku
Latest information about City of Turku COVID-19 vaccinations will be updated on this page.
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Coronavirus - Latest information and advice
All information, support and instructions on the coronavirus is to be found at www.turku.fi/en/corona. Click the headline above to go to the website.
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)
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.
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)
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.
Moving coronavirus testing unit in Turku
09.12.2020
Coronavirus Prevention Bus Offers Testing and Information in Halinen and Perno
On Tuesday 8 December, the first coronavirus testing unit built inside a bus was launched in Turku. The coronavirus prevention bus is a joint effort between the City of Turku and the Hospital District of Southwest Finland. The objective is to take testing capacity to areas in Turku that are easily accessible for residents.The testing point of the coronavirus prevention bus only serves Turku residents. Residents of nearby municipalities must use the testing points of their own municipality or Turku University Hospital.
30.11.2020
Recommendations and Restrictions Related to Coronavirus in Turku
Check the latest recommendations and restrictions related to coronavirus in Turku e.g. in city services and hobby activities. (updated 14.4.2021)
24.11.2020
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.
Weekly update 45
09.11.2020
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.
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)
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.
Moving coronavirus testing unit in Turku
09.12.2020
Coronavirus Prevention Bus Offers Testing and Information in Halinen and Perno
On Tuesday 8 December, the first coronavirus testing unit built inside a bus was launched in Turku. The coronavirus prevention bus is a joint effort between the City of Turku and the Hospital District of Southwest Finland. The objective is to take testing capacity to areas in Turku that are easily accessible for residents.The testing point of the coronavirus prevention bus only serves Turku residents. Residents of nearby municipalities must use the testing points of their own municipality or Turku University Hospital.
30.11.2020
Recommendations and Restrictions Related to Coronavirus in Turku
Check the latest recommendations and restrictions related to coronavirus in Turku e.g. in city services and hobby activities. (updated 14.4.2021)
24.11.2020
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.
Weekly update 45
09.11.2020
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.