04.09.2020

A rec­om­men­da­tion on the use of face masks in the area

The page has been updat­ed on the 11th of August 2021

Cen­tral Ostro­both­nia is from 11th of August 2021 in the accel­er­a­tion phase when it comes to the epi­demi­o­log­i­cal sit­u­a­tion of the coro­n­avirus. A strong rec­om­men­da­tion on the use of face masks is in effect in Cen­tral Ostro­both­nia. A face mask is one method for pre­vent­ing the spread of coro­n­avirus infections.

Use of a face mask is rec­om­mend­ed for all per­sons old­er than 12, even those who have been vaccinated:

• in public places such as shops and in other places outside the home
• at the lower secondary schools in the area (grades 7-9)
• at upper secondary institutes (vocational training and upper secondary schools) as well as higher education institutions and universities in the area
• in public transport, in school transport and when transporting people who belong to a risk group
• when going to a social or health care unit
• when going to a coronavirus test
• when returning to Finland from a risk country
• Use of face masks is also recommended in other situations, both indoors and outdoors, if it is impossible to maintain social distances.

Stop the coro­n­avirus from spreading:

• If you have symptoms, stay at home and seek out coronavirus testing early and even if you only have mild symptoms
• Use a mask
• Wash your hands
• Cough into your sleeve or into a handkerchief
• Keep a distance (2 metres!) to other people
• Install and use the Koronavilkku coronavirus app
• Get vaccinated when it's your turn

Links:

Instruc­tions on the cor­rect use of face masks