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Instructions on coronavirus vaccine dosage have been specified

2021-03-08

In Espoo, home care clients have been offered the coronavirus vaccine at home. When vaccinating clients at home, our staff have used so-called tuberculin syringes and the air bubble technique. In this case, the vaccine dose may be slightly lower than recommended. According to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), the vaccine doses have been sufficient and possible deviations do not...

A mass vaccination site to open at Metro Areena – Red Cross volunteers available for discussions

2021-03-05

Espoo will open a new site for vaccinating large numbers of people at Metro Areena. The plan is to open the vaccination site in week 9. Please remember that you will need to book an appointment before visiting the Metro Areena vaccination site or any other vaccination site.

Adult Social Work simplifies its telephone service

2021-02-26

As of 1 March 2021, the telephone service of Adult Social Work will be divided into three different numbers. Housing advisors will have two telephone numbers.

Coronavirus vaccinations expand in Espoo: Vaccines are now available to over 75-year-olds and the 18–69-year-olds in risk group 1

2021-02-25

At the beginning of March, Espoo will start to vaccinate over 75-year-olds (i.e. people born in or before 1946) and 18–49-year-olds (i.e. people born between 1972 and 2003) who have a medical condition that significantly increases their risk of severe coronavirus disease. Appointments can be booked online as of Friday 26 February and by phone as of Monday 1 March.

Espoo offers free-of-charge contraception for those under the age of 20

2021-02-23

Contraception is free of charge for those under the age of 20. 20–24-year-olds receive combined oral contraceptive pills, progestogen-only pills (so-called mini pills) or a contraceptive vaginal ring free of charge for the first year of use.

Avian influenza has been found in Finland in January-February 2021

2021-02-22

Highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N8 has been found in Finnish wild and farmed birds in January-February 2021. The same avian influenza subtype has also reportedly been found in a mute swan that was found dead in Helsinki. To prevent the spread of the avian influenza virus, poultry must be protected from contact with wild birds during the period of 8 February–31 May 2021.

People aged 50–69 who belong to risk groups due to a medical condition can now book their coronavirus vaccination

2021-02-22

Coronavirus vaccinations are underway for people who have a medical condition that significantly increases their risk of severe coronavirus disease. As of Monday 22 February, those who turn 50–69 this year, i.e. people born between 1952 and 1971, can book their vaccination appointment.

Western Uusimaa Transport Services got off to a good start

2021-02-19

Western Uusimaa Transport Services has now been operating for a few weeks and has had a good start. Between 2 and 7 February 2021, Transport Services gave rides to 3,328 clients, of whom 93.5% were picked up on time. Transport Services promises to pick up clients within one hour of booking a ride. Clients have been worried that they will always have to wait 60 minutes for a vehicle.

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland to conduct a study with the aim of improving integration services in Espoo

2021-02-17

The City of Espoo aims to provide increasingly appropriate services in a timely manner to various client groups. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is launching a data analytics study which will, in a way that ensures information security and data protection, pool together and analyse data gained through service use by Espoo residents with an immigrant background. The same study model can ...

Appointment booking number for coronavirus vaccinations is open again

2021-02-10

Espoo’s appointment booking number for coronavirus vaccinations, tel. 09 816 34800, is open again. We recommend that you book your appointment online at bookcovidvaccine.fi, if possible.

New coronavirus vaccination sites opened in Lintuvaara and at the Iso Omena shopping centre

2021-02-09

On Tuesday 9 February, new vaccination sites were opened in Lintuvaara and at the Iso Omena shopping centre.

Preliminary health checks before call-ups in 2021

2021-02-08

Espoo’s Student Health Services has started preliminary health checks for those attending call-ups in 2021. You can book an appointment through your school nurse, by calling the telephone service of Student Health Services or online.

The Financial Clinic is helping you in the financial situation

2021-02-04

Are your income and expenses out of balance? Are you falling behind with your rent? Do you find it difficult to repay your consumer credit? If you are concerned about your financial situation or money management, our experts in the Financial Clinic are happy to give you advice on how to start solving your situation.

Resident survey: What are your ideal social and health services like?

2021-02-02

Now you can dream and make a difference at the same time! What kinds of social and health services should Western Uusimaa provide? The first resident survey will be open until 15 February 2021.

The appointment booking number for coronavirus vaccinations is very busy – calls will be returned on the weekend

2021-02-02

Booking of coronavirus vaccination appointments began on 26 January with the opening of the online appointment booking service koronarokotusaika.fi and the service number, tel. 09 816 34800. We hav...

Western Uusimaa Transport Services starts operating in Espoo

2021-02-01

Western Uusimaa Transport Services starts operating in Espoo on 2 February 2021. This means that there will be changes in the transport services provided for the elderly and persons with disabilities. For example, clients will no longer need a transport service card. This change affects trips to take care of personal errands as well as trips related to work and studies.

Several coronavirus infections at Nihtisilta Reuse Centre

2021-01-28

Several employees who have been on the premises of the Nihtisilta Reuse Centre on Friday 15 January, Monday 18 January and Tuesday 19 January 2021 have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. Based on...

Espoo starts vaccinating its elderly residents – the appointment booking service is now open

2021-01-26

We are now vaccinating Espoo residents who turn 80 this year or are older than 80. We recommend that you book your vaccination appointment online at bookcovidvaccine.fi. If you want to book an appointment by phone, call our number 09 816 34800 (Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00) and leave a call-back request.

Case of coronavirus variant suspected at an Espoo school

2021-01-25

All those exposed have been quarantined for 14 days starting from their latest exposure. All the pupils’ guardians have been informed of the incident through Wilma. The guardians of the exposed pupils and the staff have been notified of the quarantine order and given instructions on what to do.

Coronavirus vaccinations continue in phases – vaccinations for the elderly about to start

2021-01-21

This week we will continue vaccinating social welfare and health care staff, emergency care staff and elderly nursing home residents. Next week we will start vaccinating home care staff and elderly residents.

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Instructions on coronavirus vaccine dosage have been specified

A mass vaccination site to open at Metro Areena – Red Cross volunteers available for discussions

Adult Social Work simplifies its telephone service

Coronavirus vaccinations expand in Espoo: Vaccines are now available to over 75-year-olds and the 18–69-year-olds in risk group 1

Espoo offers free-of-charge contraception for those under the age of 20

Avian influenza has been found in Finland in January-February 2021

People aged 50–69 who belong to risk groups due to a medical condition can now book their coronavirus vaccination

Western Uusimaa Transport Services got off to a good start

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland to conduct a study with the aim of improving integration services in Espoo

Appointment booking number for coronavirus vaccinations is open again

New coronavirus vaccination sites opened in Lintuvaara and at the Iso Omena shopping centre

Preliminary health checks before call-ups in 2021

The Financial Clinic is helping you in the financial situation

Resident survey: What are your ideal social and health services like?

The appointment booking number for coronavirus vaccinations is very busy – calls will be returned on the weekend

Western Uusimaa Transport Services starts operating in Espoo

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Espoo starts vaccinating its elderly residents – the appointment booking service is now open

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