Soite’s coronavirus site
The situational picture
The numbers in the situational picture are updated once a week on Mondays. The coronavirus vaccination indicator is also updated on Mondays. The key figures regarding the regional situation of infection can also be found in the coronavirus map of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL.
The information has been updated on the 16th of May 2022
- Number of infections last week: 272 (for more information, please read the bulletin)
- In hospital: 10 patients with COVID-19
- Number of coronavirus cases during the last 14 days: 585
- The incidence of infections during the last 14 days/100 000 citizens: 756
- 29% of the coronavirus tests are positive
- The traceability of chains of infections is no longer calculated
- 25 deaths with a connection to COVID-19 in Soite's area since the pandemic began
Coronavirus vaccinations:
Appointment booking, walk-in days and more information about the coronavirus vaccines
Regulations and recommendations in Soite's area:
- The regional COVID-19 group of authorities emphasizes the importance of observing safety distances and hygiene guidelines at all gatherings.
- The recommendation on face masks by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare is followed in the area. Please note! A recommendation on the use of face masks is still in effect in Soite's units.
- It is recommended that employers utilise a so called hybrid model where some of the work is, if possible, done remotely in turns, so that only a part of the personnel present at the workplace at the same time.
- One should attend gatherings and hobbies only if absolutely healthy.
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. The link for making a booking is offered after the symptom check-up has been filled in, if your symptoms require a coronavirus test.
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 every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If urgent care is required, call:
Soite’s common
emergency clinic
116 117
Under 16-year-old persons who have become ill:
Soite’s paediatric
emergency clinic
phone 06 826 4444
Open 24/7
Coronavirus vaccinations
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
The numbers in the situational picture are updated once a week on Mondays. The coronavirus vaccination indicator is also updated on Mondays. The key figures regarding the regional situation of infection can also be found in the coronavirus map of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL.
The information has been updated on the 16th of May 2022
- Number of infections last week: 272 (for more information, please read the bulletin)
- In hospital: 10 patients with COVID-19
- Number of coronavirus cases during the last 14 days: 585
- The incidence of infections during the last 14 days/100 000 citizens: 756
- 29% of the coronavirus tests are positive
- The traceability of chains of infections is no longer calculated
- 25 deaths with a connection to COVID-19 in Soite's area since the pandemic began
Coronavirus vaccinations:
Appointment booking, walk-in days and more information about the coronavirus vaccines
Regulations and recommendations in Soite's area:
- The regional COVID-19 group of authorities emphasizes the importance of observing safety distances and hygiene guidelines at all gatherings.
- The recommendation on face masks by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare is followed in the area. Please note! A recommendation on the use of face masks is still in effect in Soite's units.
- It is recommended that employers utilise a so called hybrid model where some of the work is, if possible, done remotely in turns, so that only a part of the personnel present at the workplace at the same time.
- One should attend gatherings and hobbies only if absolutely healthy.
Information
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16.05.2022
Information
Current Coronavirus Information in Soite’s Area on May 16th 2022
The incidence of coronavirus continues to decrease in Soite’s area, but the coronavirus disease is still prevalent in the area. Other viral diseases are also spreading in the area.
During last week (week 19), a total of 272 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in Soite’s tests. Last week, 925 coronavirus tests were taken. The share of positive tests was 29 %. This does not include infections confirmed through home tests, so the actual number is even higher.
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09.05.2022
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Current Coronavirus Information in Soite’s Area on the 9th of May 2022
The incidence of coronavirus continues to decrease in Soite’s area, but the coronavirus disease is still prevalent in the area. Other viral diseases are also present in the area. During last week (week 18), a total of 313 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in Soite’s tests. Last week, circa 1,000 coronavirus tests were taken. The share of positive tests was 31 %. This does not include infections confirmed through home tests, so the actual number is even higher.
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02.05.2022
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Current Coronavirus Information in Soite’s Area on the 2nd of May 2022
The incidence of coronavirus continues to slowly decrease in Soite’s area, but the coronavirus disease is still prevalent in the area. The need for hospital care is still on a high level as coronavirus infections have been confirmed on two wards at the central hospital.
During last week (week 17), a total of 419 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in Soite’s tests. Last week, 1,046 coronavirus tests were taken. The share of positive tests was 40 %. This does not include infections confirmed through home tests, so the actual number is even higher.
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27.04.2022
COVID-19 authority task group
The number of coronavirus infections is decreasing in Soite’s area – the regional recommendation on face masks ceases to be in effect
. There is still a large number of coronavirus infections in Soite’s area, but a clear decrease can be detected. The general, regional recommendation on face masks ceases to be in effect, but the group of authorities still recommends remote work with a hybrid model.
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25.04.2022
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Current Coronavirus Information in Soite’s Area on April 25th 2022
The incidence of the coronavirus continues to decrease slowly in Soite’s area, but there is still a great deal of COVID-19 in circulation. The need of hospital care is on a high level especially among the elderly and persons who belong to a risk group. During last week (week 16), 552 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Soite’s tests. 17 patients with COVID-19 are currently being treated at Central Ostrobothnia Central Hospital.