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Visits to nursing homes and housing units

2021-05-07

As the coronavirus epidemic is still in the community transmission phase in Espoo, it is important that you continue to take particular care when visiting loved ones at our nursing homes and housing units.

Estimated schedule for coronavirus vaccinations has been published – appointments are now available to 45–49-year-olds

2021-05-07

Espoo has published an estimated schedule for coronavirus vaccinations during the spring and summer. It seems that our working-age population will receive their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine no later than in July. Coronavirus vaccination appointments are now available to Espoo residents who turn 45 this year or are older than 45. In addition, appointments can be booked by people who belo...

Uutinen Espoo.fi Espoo Hospital’s visitor restrictions eased

2021-05-03

As of 1 May, family members and close friends can visit Espoo Hospital patients in the hospital wards.

Espoonlahti, Keski-Espoo and Leppävaara swimming pools open their doors to special groups

2021-04-30

As of Monday 3 May, people with a wristband for special groups can use the Espoonlahti, Keski-Espoo and Leppävaara swimming pools. You can bring an assistant with you if your wristband allows you to do so. If you have a +68 sports wristband, you can go swimming if you also have a card that entitles you to a wristband for special groups.

Youth facilities and indoor recreational activities to be opened for youth, earlier recommendations on private events and remote work will retain

2021-04-27

In accordance with the previous guidelines of the Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group, guided recreational activities will be made available to persons born in 2001 and later as of 3 May 2021 to a limited extent. Also in accordance with previous guidelines, 7th–10th grade comprehensive school pupils and secondary education students will transition to contact education at the same ti...

Coronavirus vaccinations in Espoo: More information on the use of the AstraZeneca Vaxzevria vaccine and the possibility for 65–69-year-olds to choose their vaccine

2021-04-26

THL on linjannut, että 65-69-vuotiaat voivat valita koronarokotteensa toukokuun alusta alkaen. Viime aikoina vuosina 1952-1956-syntyneet on rokotettu Astra Zenecan Vaxzevria-rokotteella ja muut ovat saaneet Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty-rokotteen. Maanantaista 3.5. alkaen myös 65-69-vuotiaat voivat halutessaan saada Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty-rokotteen.

The City of Espoo supports companies and organisations in overcoming the prolonged pandemic

2021-04-23

Many companies and organisations are in a difficult situation due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is beneficial for companies, organisations and the city that local operators are viable and able to grow once the coronavirus situation improves. The City Board has now decided on 33 measures that include business support, measures related to the city’s purchases, invoicing arrangements and contract...

The Metropolitan Area to resume contact teaching and prepare for opening indoor hobby opportunities for persons aged 20 and younger

2021-04-21

In its meeting on Tuesday, 20 April 2021, the Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group outlined a controlled return to contact teaching and the opening of indoor hobby opportunities for persons aged 20 and younger. The decision is in line with the ‘children and young people first’ principle to which the region is committed as regards the lifting of restrictions.

The capital region will first lift restrictions on young people by restarting outdoor recreational activities for those born in 2001 or later

2021-04-15

At its meeting on Thursday, April 15 2021, the metropolitan area’s coronavirus coordination group discussed the government's plan to lift coronavirus restrictions, as well as the lifting of existing restrictions in its area. The coordination group considers it important that the opening-up phase does not focus solely on removing restrictions, but on securing the conditions for the return of serv...

Kela provides reimbursements for the costs of travel to coronavirus vaccination sites

2021-04-09

If you are unable to use public transport for health reasons or if public transport is not available, you can claim reimbursement from Kela for the costs of a taxi trip to a coronavirus vaccination site.

The coronavirus coordination group recommends the continuation of the provisional implementation of section 58(g) of the Communicable Diseases Act

2021-04-08

It is the recommendation of the Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group in its meeting on 8 April 2021 that the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland extend the application of temporary section 58(g) of the Communicable Diseases Act for two weeks until 28 April 2021, however, with the exception that any private or public premises designated for closure may still be u...

Environmental health experts supervise compliance with coronavirus restrictions in service and customer spaces

2021-03-31

Health inspectors from Espoo Region Environmental Services will be inspecting various customer spaces to ensure compliance with the coronavirus restrictions under the Communicable Diseases Act. Due to the coronavirus situation, the supervision of coronavirus restrictions will be prioritised over other supervisory activities. The targeting of inspections will be planned in close cooperation with ...

Helsinki Metropolitan Area will transition to contact teaching a week following Easter

2021-03-31

At the coronavirus coordination group meeting held on 30 March 2021, the cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa decided to incrementally return to contact teaching a week following Easter. The policy is based on an overall assessment of the coronavirus emergency and the negative impacts of prolonged remote teaching on learning, welfare and health. The policies are also based on the expected ...

Visits to Espoo Hospital

2021-03-26

Due to the coronavirus epidemic, visits to Espoo Hospital are restricted.

Valid recommendations and restrictions to be extended in Metropolitan Area – upper comprehensive and secondary schools continue in distance learning mode over Easter holidays

2021-03-25

In its meeting on 24 March 2021, the coronavirus coordination group decided to extend the locally valid restrictions and recommendations concerning private events, recreational activities, the use of public premises and remote work until 30 April 2021.

If you are unable to visit a vaccination site, you can get vaccinated at home

2021-03-24

The fastest way for Espoo residents to get vaccinated is to visit a vaccination site. If you are unable to visit a vaccination site, you can get vaccinated at home.

Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Turku, Tampere and Oulu join in European minute of silence

2021-03-24

Together with cities all over Europe, the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Turku, Tampere and Oulu participate in a minute of silence for the victims of the corona pandemic which started one year ago. The joint commemoration takes place on Wednesday, 24 March, at 13:00.

The use of the AstraZeneca vaccine has been temporarily suspended – situation in Espoo on Monday 22 March

2021-03-23

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) announced on Friday 19 March that the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be temporarily suspended. The suspension entered into force immediately. The City of Espoo has cancelled all AstraZeneca vaccination appointments booked for the period of Monday 22 to Friday 26 March, i.e. some 1,000 appointments.

Coronavirus campaign begins – avoid contact to prevent infections

2021-03-22

Today marks the beginning of a coronavirus campaign aimed at 20–29-year-old young adults, which is being organised jointly by Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, the Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), and the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS). The campaign will continue until 19 April.

THL has decided to temporarily suspend the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine – Espoo cancels vaccination appointments booked for week 12