Regional situation in the coronavirus epidemic and issued recommendations
A regional coordination group operates in Uusimaa to organize the regional work that the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requires the authorities to carry out and to coordinate the measures (in Finnish). The group monitors the epidemic situation and the need for recommendations and restrictions aimed at tackling the epidemic. The group is chaired by Chief Medical Officer Markku Mäkijärvi from HUS.
Read more about regional coordination group (in Finnish)
The regional coordination group proposes recommendations and restrictions related to the epidemic. The official decisions will be made by the Regional State Administrative Agency (Aluehallintovirasto) and by municipalities.
Epidemic situation on August 18th, 2022
The coronavirus epidemic is in the transmission phase in the whole Uusimaa region.
Recommendations and restrictions in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa
It is recommended to employers that wide-scale remote work be gradually switched to a combination of remote and contact work as of 1 March.
Guidelines for remote work - Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
By wearing a mask, everyone aged 12 and over can protect themselves when using crowded public transport and indoors when it is difficult to avoid close contact.
Wearing a mask is recommended especially for:
- Those seeking testing or treatment due to a suspected COVID-19 infection
- Those with symptoms of a respiratory tract infection if leaving the home cannot be avoided
- Those who know they have been exposed to COVID-19 (e.g. family members tested positive) and close contact with people outside the home cannot be avoided
- Clients, patients and visitors visiting social welfare or health care services and the staff in these services as instructed by the responsible authorities
Recommendation on the use of face masks for citizens – Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
No restrictions are in place at the moment.
No restrictions are in place at the moment.
No restrictions are in place at the moment. See “Use of face mask” above.
How to protect yourself from a coronavirus infection? Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
No restrictions are in place at the moment.
How to protect yourself from a coronavirus infection? Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
We recommend meeting visitors outdoors, if possible. The number of visitors indoors and the duration of visits is restricted. More detailed information on the visiting practices in units can be found on their respective websites.
Starting February 14th, 2022 no restrictions are in place for public events and meetings. Municipalities may set restrictions specific to their area based on the epidemic situation.
How to protect yourself from a coronavirus infection? Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
There are no restrictions related to private events currently in force in the Uusimaa Area. However, it is still advisable to follow general health safety recommendations, such as participating only when you are completely healthy, observing good hand hygiene and keeping a sufficient distance to others, also in private events.
How to protect yourself from a coronavirus infection? Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
No restrictions are in place at the moment.
No restrictions are in place at the moment.
How to protect yourself from a coronavirus infection? Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
More information
Metropolitan Area coronavirus coordination group
The current municipality-specific recommendations and restrictions can be found on each municipality’s website: