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   Fourth coronavirus vaccines also recommended for elderly home care and informal care clients

   12.5.2022

   The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) recommends fourth coronavirus vaccine doses for elderly home care and informal care clients and other elderly people with similarly reduced health...

   • Covid
2. News

   Helsinki area changes mask recommendations

   20.4.2022

   The Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) rescinded its national recommendations for general face mask use on 14 April 2022. People can now use face masks at their own discretion, but in...

   • Covid
3. News

   Fourth coronavirus vaccines on Tuesdays at Sello Library – by appointment only

   19.4.2022

   People aged 80 and over can get their fourth coronavirus vaccine dose at Sello Library’s pop-up vaccination site on Tuesdays as of 26 April. Vaccines are available by appointment only.

   • Covid
4. News

   Fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine for over 80-year-olds and elderly nursing home residents

   25.3.2022

   A fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine is recommended for people aged 80 and over and for people living in nursing homes for the elderly.

   • Covid
5. News

   Espoo participates in treatment of coronavirus patients at Herttoniemi reserve hospital

   25.3.2022

   Espoo-based coronavirus patients may be referred to the Herttoniemi reserve hospital by the emergency department or a specialised medical care unit.

   • Covid
6. News

   Walk-in coronavirus vaccinations at Sello Library on Mondays as of 14 March

   9.3.2022

   As of 14 March, you can get a coronavirus vaccine without booking an appointment at the Sello Library on Mondays between 12:00 and 18:00.

   • Covid
7. News

   Lintuvaara and Tapiola Health Centre coronavirus vaccination sites to close after 11 March

   7.3.2022

   The Lintuvaara and Tapiola Health Centre coronavirus vaccination sites will be open for the last day on Friday 11 March.

   • Covid
8. News

   Third coronavirus vaccine doses recommended for 12–17-year-olds belonging to risk groups

   4.3.2022

   The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) recommends third doses of the coronavirus vaccine for 12–17-year-olds who belong to risk groups. They can get the third dose 6 months after the...

   • Covid
9. News

   Novavax’s coronavirus vaccine Nuvaxovid available at Iso Omena vaccination site

   3.3.2022

   The Iso Omena vaccination site will start offering the Nuvaxovid vaccine in addition to the other coronavirus vaccines.

   • Covid
10. News

    Mask recommendation for pupils in grades 3–5 to end at schools

    22.2.2022

    From 2 March, the use of masks is recommended to all pupils in grades 6–10 and upper secondary school students, unless they are unable to wear a mask for health reasons.

    • Covid
    • Growth and Learning
    • Basic Education