Soite’s coronavirus site
Situational picture
- The situation today: one new positive test result (22.10.2020)
- The latest coronavirus infection was confirmed on: 22.10.2020 (1 cases)
- Number of coronavirus cases during the last 14 days:
28 (19.10.2020) - The incidence of infections during the last 14 days/100 000 citizens:
36 (19.10.2020) - Under 1 % of the coronavirus tests are positive.
- The number of coronavirus infections that have been confirmed in Soite since the pandemic began:
83 (Link: statistics) - Traceability of chains of infections over 80%
- The epidemiological situation in Central Ostrobothnia: base level
- Link: Soite's recommendation on the use of face masks
- Recommendation on telecommuting: it is recommended that telecommuting is utilized when possible.
- Restrictions on gatherings: follow current regional recommendations issued by the Regional State Administrative Agencies, gatherings of over 50 people only if social distancing and good hand hygiene is observed.
Follow this advice if you have symptoms that fit the coronavirus
If you have even just mild symptoms that fit the coronavirus, stay at home and contact us! Do not come to Soite's unit without contacting us first.
Contact us electronically:
You can contact us electronically by using the coronavirus symptom checker in the Omaolo service. If your symptoms require it, your contact information can be conveyed to Soite or you can book a time yourself via the Omaolo service to the drive-in testing site in Kokkola.
Assess your symptoms and contact us via the Omaolo-service.
Or call us:
Adults, over 16-year-old persons who have become ill:
Soite’s helpline on the coronavirus:
06 828 7499
Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If urgent care is required, call:
Soite’s
common emergency clinic (yhteispäivystys/samjouren)
06 826 4500
Under 16-year-old persons who have become ill:
Soite’s paediatric emergency clinic (lasten päivystys/barnakuten)
phone 06 826 4444
Open 24/7
Help in the coronavirus situation:
Helpline for psychological first aid
06 828 7288
Open during weekdays Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Advice for the elderly on the coronavirus
06 828 7288
Open during weekdays Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The number for psychological first aid also offers advice for the elderly on the coronavirus. Persons who are over 70 years old can call the number if they have questions about the coronavirus situation.
Information on the coronavirus by telephone and chat (The Finnish Government)
Links
Soite’s coronavirus site
Situational picture
- The situation today: one new positive test result (22.10.2020)
- The latest coronavirus infection was confirmed on: 22.10.2020 (1 cases)
- Number of coronavirus cases during the last 14 days:
28 (19.10.2020) - The incidence of infections during the last 14 days/100 000 citizens:
36 (19.10.2020) - Under 1 % of the coronavirus tests are positive.
- The number of coronavirus infections that have been confirmed in Soite since the pandemic began:
83 (Link: statistics) - Traceability of chains of infections over 80%
- The epidemiological situation in Central Ostrobothnia: base level
- Link: Soite's recommendation on the use of face masks
- Recommendation on telecommuting: it is recommended that telecommuting is utilized when possible.
- Restrictions on gatherings: follow current regional recommendations issued by the Regional State Administrative Agencies, gatherings of over 50 people only if social distancing and good hand hygiene is observed.
News
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23.10.2020
One new coronavirus case has been confirmed in Soite’s area
One new coronavirus case has been confirmed in Soite’s area. The infection is connected to an earlier chain of infections and the infected person was already in quarantine. In other words, no new persons have been exposed to the virus.
Information
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15.10.2020
Changes in opening hours in Soite due to the coronavirus epidemic
Most of Soite's services function normally, with a few exceptions...
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14.10.2020
Soite’s area is still on base level: a strong recommendation on face masks is in effect and unnecessary travel to Vaasa hospital district should be avoided
The group of regional authorities stated that Soite’s area is still on the base level when it comes to the epidemic. The recommendation on a more widespread use of face masks is still in effect in the area, and unnecessary travel to Vaasa hospital district should currently be avoided.
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12.10.2020
Soite starts using the electronic Omaolo service: electronic booking of appointments for coronavirus testing is tried out
Soite starts using the national Omaolo service in Central Ostrobothnia in the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. A client can fill in a coronavirus symptom checker in Omaolo. The service then assesses the likelihood that the user has a coronavirus infection. When needed, the service forward the user’s contact information to Soite. At the same time, Soite will also begin testing electronic booking of appointments for coronavirus testing. The electronic booking system is linked to the Omaolo service and will be tested concerning the drive-in testing site in Kokkola.
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25.09.2020
Soite continues to distribute face masks to low-income households
Soite will continue to distribute face masks to low-income citizens during weeks 40-41. The national recommendation is that citizens buy their own face masks. Free masks are intended for low-income citizens who cannot afford masks themselves.
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15.09.2020
No new coronavirus cases have been confirmed at Lestin koulu in Lestijärvi
As a precaution, Soite took coronavirus tests on Monday morning the 14th of September 2020 of all pupils (grades 0-9) and the personnel at Lestin koulu. The test results have now come back and they are all negative. In other words, no new coronavirus cases have been confirmed.
