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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.
09.10.2020
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.
The epidemic is accelerating
07.10.2020
Recommendation to Use a Face Mask in Institutions of Upper Secondary Education and Higher Education in Turku
On 2 October, the regional working group for coronavirus prevention led by the Hospital District of Southwest Finland decided in their meeting to issue new recommendations for Southwest Finland, as the coronavirus epidemic is accelerating in Turku, Raisio, Kaarina and Lieto.
Weekly update 40
02.10.2020
The Majority of Those Infected in Turku Are Young Adults
Overall, 336 coronavirus infections have been detected in Turku (Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, 30 September 11 am). The majority of those infected are young adults. The development of the coronavirus situation in Turku is monitored actively.
30.09.2020
Potential Cases of Exposure to Coronavirus in a Night Club in Turku
A person with coronavirus visited night club Studio in Turku during the weekend between 18 and 20 September.
09.10.2020
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.
The epidemic is accelerating
07.10.2020
Recommendation to Use a Face Mask in Institutions of Upper Secondary Education and Higher Education in Turku
On 2 October, the regional working group for coronavirus prevention led by the Hospital District of Southwest Finland decided in their meeting to issue new recommendations for Southwest Finland, as the coronavirus epidemic is accelerating in Turku, Raisio, Kaarina and Lieto.
Weekly update 40
02.10.2020
The Majority of Those Infected in Turku Are Young Adults
Overall, 336 coronavirus infections have been detected in Turku (Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, 30 September 11 am). The majority of those infected are young adults. The development of the coronavirus situation in Turku is monitored actively.
30.09.2020
Potential Cases of Exposure to Coronavirus in a Night Club in Turku
A person with coronavirus visited night club Studio in Turku during the weekend between 18 and 20 September.
The app makes it easier to reach exposed individuals
07.09.2020
The Coronavirus App Koronavilkku Helps Stop Chains of Infection
Koronavilkku is an application produced by the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare designed to prevent the spreading of coronavirus. The app is available for download at app stores.
25.08.2020
Coronavirus Testing Point in Varissuo Opening on Tuesday 25 August
The new testing point in Varissuo is opened on Tuesday 25 August in the Majanummi building. Residents in the area can get tested for coronavirus on weekdays between 10 am and 1 pm. There is no need to book an appointment. Volunteers of the Finnish Red Cross are distributing information leaflets about coronavirus in the area.
21.08.2020
Children Should Not Attend Day Care or School When Ill
You cannot tell symptoms of coronavirus apart from symptoms of other infectious diseases unless you get tested for coronavirus. If there is a reason to believe that a child might have coronavirus, they can get tested. Parents of children based in Turku can book a time slot for their child to get tested for coronavirus by calling the coronavirus helpline. (Updated on 24 August)
Use of masks recommended in public transport
14.08.2020
The City of Turku Underlines We All Have a Shared Responsibility to Prevent Coronavirus Infections
Coronavirus infections in Finland are on the rise. The City of Turku underlines that we all have a shared responsibility to mitigate the consequences of the second wave of coronavirus.
09.10.2020
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.
The epidemic is accelerating
07.10.2020
Recommendation to Use a Face Mask in Institutions of Upper Secondary Education and Higher Education in Turku
On 2 October, the regional working group for coronavirus prevention led by the Hospital District of Southwest Finland decided in their meeting to issue new recommendations for Southwest Finland, as the coronavirus epidemic is accelerating in Turku, Raisio, Kaarina and Lieto.
Weekly update 40
02.10.2020
The Majority of Those Infected in Turku Are Young Adults
Overall, 336 coronavirus infections have been detected in Turku (Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, 30 September 11 am). The majority of those infected are young adults. The development of the coronavirus situation in Turku is monitored actively.
30.09.2020
Potential Cases of Exposure to Coronavirus in a Night Club in Turku
A person with coronavirus visited night club Studio in Turku during the weekend between 18 and 20 September.
The app makes it easier to reach exposed individuals
07.09.2020
The Coronavirus App Koronavilkku Helps Stop Chains of Infection
Koronavilkku is an application produced by the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare designed to prevent the spreading of coronavirus. The app is available for download at app stores.
25.08.2020
Coronavirus Testing Point in Varissuo Opening on Tuesday 25 August
The new testing point in Varissuo is opened on Tuesday 25 August in the Majanummi building. Residents in the area can get tested for coronavirus on weekdays between 10 am and 1 pm. There is no need to book an appointment. Volunteers of the Finnish Red Cross are distributing information leaflets about coronavirus in the area.
21.08.2020
Children Should Not Attend Day Care or School When Ill
You cannot tell symptoms of coronavirus apart from symptoms of other infectious diseases unless you get tested for coronavirus. If there is a reason to believe that a child might have coronavirus, they can get tested. Parents of children based in Turku can book a time slot for their child to get tested for coronavirus by calling the coronavirus helpline. (Updated on 24 August)
Use of masks recommended in public transport
14.08.2020
The City of Turku Underlines We All Have a Shared Responsibility to Prevent Coronavirus Infections
Coronavirus infections in Finland are on the rise. The City of Turku underlines that we all have a shared responsibility to mitigate the consequences of the second wave of coronavirus.