Epidemic situation in Northern Ostrobothnia

Events

• The guidelines on good hygiene and safe distances are in force. Event organizers are responsible for ensuring compliance with the guidelines in practice.

Mask recommendations (for over 12-year olds)

• On public transport.
• Persons on their way to be tested for the coronavirus, and before the results of the test are available. if there is an urgent need to be outside of the home.
• Travellers arriving in Finland from high-risk areas as they move from their entry point to their place of quarantine or if they have an urgent reason to move outside their home during the quarantine period.
• In comprehensive schools from grade 6 upwards and upper secondary and higher education institutions.
• In work communities indoors if several people are working or present in the same space.
• In indoor areas used for recreational activities or volunteer work if several people are present in the same space.
• In public indoor spaces and at public events. 

Remote working

• Remote working is recommended if possible. Otherwise employers should promote arrangements that reduce close contacts and other risk factors at workplaces.

The elderly and risk groups

• Public and private service providers shall increase protective measures in their operations
  and activities, to ensure protection of high risk groups from coronavirus infection.
• Careful consideration should be given to visits to the elderly and at-risk groups. It is recommended to use a mask and good hand hygiene when visiting.

Restaurants, bars ans licensed premises

• In compliance with the Government guidelines