Soite’s coronavirus task group informs on the 2nd of November 2020
Soite’s coronavirus task group has a meeting on Mondays, Thursdays and when needed and it updates the situational picture. The preparedness is in accordance with plan.
Three new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Soite’s area during the weekend. The infections derive from abroad and the positive results were confirmed at a test at the airport. Those that have been exposed to the virus have been contact traced and put into quarantine. Approximately 40–50 persons are now in quarantine in Soite’s area.
The numbers concerning the situational picture are updated on Mondays. In the last 14 days, 12 infections have been confirmed (2.11.2020). The incidence is currently 15.4/100 000 citizens in Soite’s area when it comes to the last 14 days (2.11.2020). Under 1% of the coronavirus tests are positive and over 80 % of the chains of infection are known. Overall, 94 coronavirus infections have been confirmed in Central Ostrobothnia hospital district during the whole pandemic. Link: updated situational picture
Soite’s coronavirus task group wishes to thank the citizens in Soite’s area for following the recommendation on the use of face masks and other instructions concerning the coronavirus so well. Everyone can affect the coronavirus situation in the area by following the hygiene instructions. The recommendation on the use of face masks still applies preventatively in Soite’s area.
The coronavirus situation can change very quickly. That it is why it is very important to seek out testing early and even if one only has mild symptoms. You can contact Soite’s infection reception by filling in the coronavirus symptom check-up in the Omaolo service (omaolo.fi). If your symptoms require it, your contact information can be conveyed to Soite. Alternatively, you can book a time yourself via Omaolo to a drive-in testing site. The coronavirus helpline is open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., phone 06 828 7499.