04.09.2020

A rec­om­men­da­tion on the use of face masks

The page has been updat­ed on the 16th of June 2021

Cen­tral Ostro­both­nia is from 16th of June 2021 on the base­line when it comes to the epi­demi­o­log­i­cal sit­u­a­tion of the coro­n­avirus. A rec­om­men­da­tion on the use of face masks is in effect in Cen­tral Ostrobothnia.

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
• in public transport and when transporting people who belong to a risk group
• when going to a coronavirus test
• when returning to Finland from a risk country
• you can also use masks in other situations if it is impossible to maintain safety distances.

A face mask is one method for pre­vent­ing the spread of coro­n­avirus infections.

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