Soite’s coronavirus site
The situational picture
The information has been updated on the 24th of January 2021
- The situation today: no new infections (24.1.2021)
- A possible coronavirus exposure on the 16th of January 2021 at the Lidl store on Strangintie 1 in Intiaanikylä in Kokkola between 4 pm and 6 pm. Read more.
- A possible coronavirus exposure on the bus route Kannus-Kokkola-Kannus on the 15th of January 2021. Read more.
- A possible coronavirus exposure at horse races in Kaustinen on the 18th of January 2021. Read more
- The latest coronavirus infection was confirmed on: 23.1.2021 (1 case)
- Being treated at the hospital: 0 patients with COVID-19 (21.1.2021)
- Number of coronavirus cases during the last 14 days:
9 (21.1.2021) - The incidence of infections during the last 14 days/100 000 citizens:
11,5 (21.1.2021) - 0.6% of the coronavirus tests are positive.
- The number of coronavirus infections that have been confirmed in Soite since the pandemic began: 167 (Link: statistics)
- Traceability of chains of infections 80%
- The epidemiological situation in Central Ostrobothnia: base level
- Coronavirus vaccinations:
- Weeks 1-2: frontline workers in health and social services
- Weeks 3-4: personnel in units that care for the elderly and the elderly who live in these units
- More information about coronavirus vaccines
Regulations and recommendations in Soite's area:
Link: an extensive list on recommendations for the acceleration stage in Soite
- Soite's recommendation on the use of face masks
- The regulation by the Regional State Administrative Agency is followed: the number of persons taking part in public events and public gatherings is restricted to ten persons. The restriction is in effect through the 8th of February 2021. Read more in the press release by the Regional State Administrative Agency (in Finnish).
- It is recommended that private gatherings of over ten people are not arranged and face masks must be used even at smaller gatherings if social distances cannot be maintained. Special attention must be paid to the size of the space, so that social distances can be maintained.
- Those that arrange events are responsible for safety precautions and for the number of participants.
- It is recommended that close contact outside of the family is avoided after one's own assessment and no more than ten persons may gather at one time. It is, for example, good to avoid or reduce the number of meetings between families and to avoid or reduce participation in public events if possible. It is recommended that large groups of people and e.g. spending time at shopping centres is avoided in order to reduce social contacts.
- Recommendations when it comes to hobbies: It is recommended that all indoor hobbies in groups for persons who are over 20 years old are interrupted. The recommendation also applies to group activities in competition sports and in teams and training groups if there are no particular reasons or obligations for it (e.g. competing and training in national team or Finnish national level).
- It is recommended, that hobbies are moved outdoors or arranged remotely if possible.
- Hobbies for children and youths may continue in groups of under 20, but social distances must be maintained and hygiene practises followed. It is recommended that games, tournaments and performances are arranged without an audience (e.g. streaming). It is recommended that hobbies for children and youths are moved outdoors.
- Recommendation on travelling: it is recommended that all unnecessary travelling is avoided.
- Recommendation on remote work: it is recommended that remote work is utilized when possible.
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 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
116 117
Under 16-year-old persons who have become ill:
Soite’s paediatric
emergency clinic
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
The information has been updated on the 24th of January 2021
- The situation today: no new infections (24.1.2021)
- A possible coronavirus exposure on the 16th of January 2021 at the Lidl store on Strangintie 1 in Intiaanikylä in Kokkola between 4 pm and 6 pm. Read more.
- A possible coronavirus exposure on the bus route Kannus-Kokkola-Kannus on the 15th of January 2021. Read more.
- A possible coronavirus exposure at horse races in Kaustinen on the 18th of January 2021. Read more
- The latest coronavirus infection was confirmed on: 23.1.2021 (1 case)
- Being treated at the hospital: 0 patients with COVID-19 (21.1.2021)
- Number of coronavirus cases during the last 14 days:
9 (21.1.2021) - The incidence of infections during the last 14 days/100 000 citizens:
11,5 (21.1.2021) - 0.6% of the coronavirus tests are positive.
- The number of coronavirus infections that have been confirmed in Soite since the pandemic began: 167 (Link: statistics)
- Traceability of chains of infections 80%
- The epidemiological situation in Central Ostrobothnia: base level
- Coronavirus vaccinations:
- Weeks 1-2: frontline workers in health and social services
- Weeks 3-4: personnel in units that care for the elderly and the elderly who live in these units
- More information about coronavirus vaccines
Regulations and recommendations in Soite's area:
Link: an extensive list on recommendations for the acceleration stage in Soite
- Soite's recommendation on the use of face masks
- The regulation by the Regional State Administrative Agency is followed: the number of persons taking part in public events and public gatherings is restricted to ten persons. The restriction is in effect through the 8th of February 2021. Read more in the press release by the Regional State Administrative Agency (in Finnish).
- It is recommended that private gatherings of over ten people are not arranged and face masks must be used even at smaller gatherings if social distances cannot be maintained. Special attention must be paid to the size of the space, so that social distances can be maintained.
- Those that arrange events are responsible for safety precautions and for the number of participants.
- It is recommended that close contact outside of the family is avoided after one's own assessment and no more than ten persons may gather at one time. It is, for example, good to avoid or reduce the number of meetings between families and to avoid or reduce participation in public events if possible. It is recommended that large groups of people and e.g. spending time at shopping centres is avoided in order to reduce social contacts.
- Recommendations when it comes to hobbies: It is recommended that all indoor hobbies in groups for persons who are over 20 years old are interrupted. The recommendation also applies to group activities in competition sports and in teams and training groups if there are no particular reasons or obligations for it (e.g. competing and training in national team or Finnish national level).
- It is recommended, that hobbies are moved outdoors or arranged remotely if possible.
- Hobbies for children and youths may continue in groups of under 20, but social distances must be maintained and hygiene practises followed. It is recommended that games, tournaments and performances are arranged without an audience (e.g. streaming). It is recommended that hobbies for children and youths are moved outdoors.
- Recommendation on travelling: it is recommended that all unnecessary travelling is avoided.
- Recommendation on remote work: it is recommended that remote work is utilized when possible.
Coronavirus task group information
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21.01.2021
Soite’s coronavirus task group informs on the 21st of January 2021
One new coronavirus case has been confirmed in Soite’s area. Following the corona recommendations has a clear impact on the regional coronavirus situation. Soite’s task group wants to thank all residents in the area for following the coronavirus directives. Please keep following them!
Information
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22.01.2021
One new coronavirus case has been confirmed in Soite’s area
One new coronavirus case has been confirmed in Soite’s area. The source of the chain of infection is currently being investigated. Related to the infection is a possible coronavirus exposure on the 16th of January 2021 at the Lidl store on Strangintie 1 in Intiaanikylä in Kokkola between 4 pm and 6 pm. To prevent the chains of infection from spreading, it is very important that you seek out coronavirus testing early, even if you have only very mild symptoms!
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20.01.2021
Possible coronavirus exposure at horse races in Kaustinen on the 18th of January 2021
Possible coronavirus exposure related to the coronavirus infections in Soite’s area during the past few days may have occurred during horse races in Kaustinen on the evening of Monday the 18th of January 2021. We ask competitors and officials who participated in the races to observe themselves for any symptoms and quickly book an appointment for coronavirus testing even if they have only mild symptoms.
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20.01.2021
Three new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Soite’s area — regional corona recommendations remain unchanged
Three new cases of coronavirus infection have again been confirmed in Soite’s area. The chains of infection have been traced and those exposed have been placed in quarantine. You should go test yourself even if you have only mild symptoms indicative of a coronavirus infection, and you should do this immediately when symptoms appear. We would also like to firmly stress that facial masks should be used in accordance with recommendations.
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19.01.2021
A possible coronavirus exposure during a bus trip between Kannus and Kokkola on the 15th of January 2021
One of the infections that was confirmed today involves bus passengers possibly being exposed to a coronavirus infection on Pohjola Matka’s route Kannus-Kokkola-Kannus on 15th of January 2021.
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19.01.2021
Three new cases of coronavirus infection confirmed in Soite’s area
Three new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Soite’s area. Two of these cases are related to an earlier chain of infection and those that have been infected were already in quarantine. Contact tracing for the third infection is still in progress. Everyone who has been exposed to the three new cases has been traced and placed in quarantine.