Soite’s coronavirus site
The situational picture
Updated on the 30th of July 2021
In July, the situational picture is updated on Mondays. We inform about the coronavirus situation outside of this planned schedule only if the situational picture changes significantly.
- New coronavirus infections: 0 (30.7.2021).
- The latest coronavirus infection was confirmed on: 29.7.2021 (3 cases)
- Being treated at the hospital: 2 patients with COVID-19 (30.7.2021)
- Number of coronavirus cases during the last 14 days: 9 (29.7.2021)
- The incidence of infections during the last 14 days/100 000 citizens:
11.6 (29.7.2021) - 0.3 % of the coronavirus tests are positive.
- The number of coronavirus infections that have been confirmed in Soite since the pandemic began: 491 (Link: statistics)
- Traceability of chains of infections 100 %
- The epidemiological situation in Central Ostrobothnia: baseline
Coronavirus vaccinations:
The vaccinations of citizens are currently progressing:
- for everyone over the age of 16 and 12-15-year-old adolescents who belong to risk group 1 or 2 in Soite’s area
- Appointment booking and more information about the coronavirus vaccines
- Soite's coronavirus indicator
Regulations and recommendations in Soite's area:
Link: an extensive list on recommendations in Soite
No restrictions on gatherings ordered by the Regional State Administrative Agency are in effect in the area
- When public events are organized, the instructions from the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL must be followed: Guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus infections during public events and gatherings and during the use of public spaces (in Finnish)
Recommendations by the regional COVID-19 authority task group:
- No restrictions on gatherings ordered by the Regional State Administrative Agency or recommendations regarding gatherings are in effect in the area.
- The organizers of events are responsible for the safety measures at the events and for the number of participants.
- When private gatherings are organized and in hobbies, special attention must be paid to the size of the space, so that safe distances can be maintained. Restricting the number of participants at private gatherings is no longer recommended, but safety instructions must be followed when gatherings are organized. Link: Instructions to event organizers in Soite’s area.
- Special caution should be taken when travelling to EU and Schengen areas, and trips outside these areas should be avoided. Please follow the instructions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Finland and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL.
- The recommendation on remote work is revoked, but the employer is responsible for coronavirus safety in the workplace, and workplaces are advised to spread out breaks and to maintain safe distances. Use of face mask is required when working in social and health care.
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
Updated on the 30th of July 2021
In July, the situational picture is updated on Mondays. We inform about the coronavirus situation outside of this planned schedule only if the situational picture changes significantly.
- New coronavirus infections: 0 (30.7.2021).
- The latest coronavirus infection was confirmed on: 29.7.2021 (3 cases)
- Being treated at the hospital: 2 patients with COVID-19 (30.7.2021)
- Number of coronavirus cases during the last 14 days: 9 (29.7.2021)
- The incidence of infections during the last 14 days/100 000 citizens:
11.6 (29.7.2021) - 0.3 % of the coronavirus tests are positive.
- The number of coronavirus infections that have been confirmed in Soite since the pandemic began: 491 (Link: statistics)
- Traceability of chains of infections 100 %
- The epidemiological situation in Central Ostrobothnia: baseline
Coronavirus vaccinations:
The vaccinations of citizens are currently progressing:
- for everyone over the age of 16 and 12-15-year-old adolescents who belong to risk group 1 or 2 in Soite’s area
- Appointment booking and more information about the coronavirus vaccines
- Soite's coronavirus indicator
Regulations and recommendations in Soite's area:
Link: an extensive list on recommendations in Soite
No restrictions on gatherings ordered by the Regional State Administrative Agency are in effect in the area
- When public events are organized, the instructions from the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL must be followed: Guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus infections during public events and gatherings and during the use of public spaces (in Finnish)
Recommendations by the regional COVID-19 authority task group:
- No restrictions on gatherings ordered by the Regional State Administrative Agency or recommendations regarding gatherings are in effect in the area.
- The organizers of events are responsible for the safety measures at the events and for the number of participants.
- When private gatherings are organized and in hobbies, special attention must be paid to the size of the space, so that safe distances can be maintained. Restricting the number of participants at private gatherings is no longer recommended, but safety instructions must be followed when gatherings are organized. Link: Instructions to event organizers in Soite’s area.
- Special caution should be taken when travelling to EU and Schengen areas, and trips outside these areas should be avoided. Please follow the instructions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Finland and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL.
- The recommendation on remote work is revoked, but the employer is responsible for coronavirus safety in the workplace, and workplaces are advised to spread out breaks and to maintain safe distances. Use of face mask is required when working in social and health care.
Coronavirus task group information
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30.07.2021
No new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Soite’s area — the list of possible exposures has been updated
No new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Soite’s area. The list of possible exposures has been updated. Exposures may have occurred in three places in Kokkola.
Information
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29.07.2021
Soite’s reminder regarding health safety measures on arrival in Finland
Soite urges everyone to be especially careful when traveling abroad, and also wants to remind travelers of their responsibilities, such as seeking out coronavirus testing when returning to Finland.
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09.07.2021
Information on the 9th of July 2021 on the situational picture in Soite’s area when it comes to the coronavirus epidemic – one new coronavirus case in Soite’s area
One new coronavirus case has been confirmed in Soite’s area on Friday July 9th 2021. The infection has its origin outside Soite’s area. Soite is currently investigating who may have been exposed to coronavirus infection. One person who has been infected with the coronavirus is cared for at the Central Ostrobothnia…
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05.07.2021
Soite’s coronavirus task group informs on the 5th of July 2021 — no new coronavirus cases
The current situation of infection No new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Soite’s area. The latest case was confirmed on 8th of June 2021. The regional incidence is currently 0/100 000 citizens in 14 days. Three people who has been infected with the coronavirus is cared for at the Central…
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01.07.2021
Soite’s coronavirus task group informs on the 1st of July 2021 — no new coronavirus cases
No new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Soite’s area. The regional incidence is currently 0/100 000 citizens in 14 days. During July, we inform about the coronavirus situation every Monday by updating the situational picture as well as the corona vaccination indicator on Soite’s corona web site.
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28.06.2021
Information on the 28th of June 2021 on the situational picture in Soite’s area when it comes to the coronavirus epidemic
No new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Soite’s area during the past week. A few persons who have been travelling to Saint Petersburg have been put into quarantine because of exposure to the coronavirus. Soite asks especially those who have been travelling in Russia to not hesitate seeking out coronavirus testing. The coronavirus vaccinations of the citizens are progressing with regards to all persons over the age of 16 as well as 12–15-year-old adolescents who belong to risk group 1 and 2.
