Epidemic situation in Northern Ostrobothnia

Mask recommendations (for over 12-year olds)

• Always in public transport and other public means of transport, e.g. taxis.
• Persons going to a coronavirus test on their way to the test and before the test result
  is confirmed, if there is a compelling reason to move outside their home.
• Tourists and travellers, who have arrived in Finland from a risk area, when they proceed from
  the point of entry to self-quarantine, or if they have a compelling reason to move outside the
  home during self-quarantine.
• For healthcare personnel in all patient work. The recommendation applies also to patients,
  family and relatives, students and visitors.
• Always in public indoor spaces and public events
• The premises of private entrepreneurs (shops, banks, etc.)
• In places of work indoor spaces, where the use of a mask is possible.

Private events

• It is recommended that private events shall be arranged as small-scale as possible. Safety instructions such as face mask, safe distance and hand hygiene should be taken in consideration.

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.

Recommendation for remote working

• Remote working is recommended to all employees to the widest possible extent.

Remote meeting practices

• Remote meeting practices are recommended both in places of work and in leisure activity
  meetings as comprehensively as possible.

Restaurants, bars ans licensed premises

• In compliance with the Government guidelines.