05.03.2021

Soite’s coro­n­avirus task group informs on the 4th of March 2021

Soite’s coro­n­avirus task group has a meet­ing on Thurs­days and when need­ed. The pre­pared­ness is in accor­dance with plan.

Three new cas­es of coro­n­avirus infec­tion have been con­firmed in Soite’s area. Those infect­ed were already in quar­an­tine and thus the infec­tions did not cause fur­ther exposures.

No patients with COVID-19 are cur­rent­ly being treat­ed at the Cen­tral Ostro­both­nia Cen­tral Hospital.

In total, 225 cas­es of coro­n­avirus infec­tions have been con­firmed in the hos­pi­tal dis­trict of Cen­tral Ostro­both­nia dur­ing the pan­dem­ic. Link: cur­rent sit­u­a­tion­al picture

The key fig­ures in the sit­u­a­tion­al pic­ture have been updated:

• The number of coronavirus cases during the last 14 days: 20 (the previous number was 22)
• The incidence of infections during the last 14 days/100 000 citizens: 25.6 (the previous number was 28)
• No patients with COVID-19 are currently being treated at the Central Ostrobothnia Central Hospital.
• 0.62% of the coronavirus tests are positive. During week 8, 1760 people were tested for coronavirus in Soite.
• The number of coronavirus infections that have been confirmed in Soite since the pandemic began: 225
• The traceability of chains of infection is 80% in the hospital district
• The epidemiological situation in Central Ostrobothnia: base level

Stop the spread of the coronavirus:

• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently
• Cough in your sleeve or in a tissue
• Keep a distance to other people
• Use a mask
• If you have symptoms, stay at home and seek out coronavirus testing early and even if you have only very mild symptoms
• Install and use the Koronavilkku coronavirus app
• When it’s your turn, take the coronavirus vaccine.

Seek out coro­n­avirus test­ing ear­ly and even if you have only very mild symptoms:

• Online by filling out the corona symptom evaluation at the address: https://www.omaolo.fi/?lang=en
  
• By calling Soite’s corona helpline: 06 828 7499 (open weekdays 8 am to 5 pm and weekends 8 am to 4 pm). Children (for persons younger than 16 who are ill). Soite’s paediatric emergency clinic 06 826 4444 (open around the clock 24/7) If you require urgent care, call Soite's Medical Helpline, phone 116 117.