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The epidemiological situation in Central Ostrobothnia: coronavirus community transmission phase

Regulations and recommendations on the base level of the coronavirus epidemic in Soite’s area

Restrictions on gatherings

From Wednesday the 12th of May 2021, the number of persons taking part in public events and public gatherings is restricted to 10 persons indroos. Outdoors the restriction is 20 people. The restriction is in effect until the 1st of June 2021.

The Regional State Administrative Agency strongly recommends avoiding all physical gatherings if one does not have to organize them.

Recommendations from the COVID-19 regional group of authorities in Central Ostrobothnia

  • The use of face masks is recommended for people over the age of 12 in public spaces such as shops and in other places outside the home
  • It is recommended that large groups of people and e.g. spending time at shopping centres is avoided in order to reduce social contacts.
  • Working remotely is recommended when possible.
  • It is recommended that people avoid close contacts outside of the family at their own discretion
  • It is recommended that all unnecessary travelling is avoided.
  • It is recommended that private gatherings of over ten people are not arranged. Those that arrange events are responsible for safety precautions and for the number of participants.

Five essentials on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from a coronavirus infection:

  • If you have even just mild symptoms that fit the coronavirus, stay at home and contact Soite electronically or by phone! Do not come to Soite’s unit without contacting Soite first.

    You can contact Soite electronically

    You can contact Soite electronically by using the coronavirus symptom checker in the Omaolo service. If your symptoms require it, your contact information can be conveyed to Soite or you can book a time yourself to the drive-in testing site via the Omaolo service. The link for making a booking is offered after the symptom check-up has been filled in, if your symptoms require a coronavirus test.

    Or call Soite

    You can also call Soite and a professional in Soite will then assess your need of care. If needed, professionals in Soite will ask you to come to Soite´s unit and for a coronavirus test.

    Adults, over 16-year-olds who have become ill:
    Soite’s helpline on the coronavirus:
    06 828 7499
    Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    If urgent care is required, call

    Soite’s common emergency clinic:
    116 117

    Under 16-year-olds who have become ill:
    Soite’s paediatric emergency clinic (lasten päivystys/barnakuten)
    06 826 4444

    Open 24/7

  • It is important also for healthy people to reduce close contact with others, as this will slow the spread of the epidemic.

    When moving about outdoors maintain a minimum distance of more than 2 metres to other people.

    • Do not shake hands.
    • Work remotely, when possible.

  • Wash your hands frequently with water and soap. Make sure that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds each time.

  • A face mask will prevent droplets from spreading into the environment. When you use a face mask, you protect others from infection. The use of face masks is recommended for people over the age of 12: in public spaces, stores and in other places when running errands outside the home.

    A recommendation on the use of face masks

     

  • Koronavilkku is an application produced by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, which sends a notification if the app assesses that you have been exposed to the coronavirus. Download the free-of-charge mobile app on your phone in an app store.

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Contact information

  • You can also call Soite and a professional in Soite will then assess your need of care. If needed, we will ask you to come to our unit and for a coronavirus test.

    Adults, over 15-year-old persons who have become ill:

    The coronavirus helpline, phone 06 828 7499. The helpline is open during weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the weekend from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    The common emergency clinic (i.e. yhteispäivystys/samjouren), phone 116 117. If urgent care is required.

    Under 16-year-old persons who have become ill:

    Soite’s paediatric emergency clinic (lasten päivystys/barnakuten), phone 06 826 4444. Open 24/7.

  • Persons who are over 70 years old can call the number if they have questions about the coronavirus situation. The helpline for advice for the elderly answers practical questions about the coronavirus situation such as “Where can I order delivery of groceries” or “How can I get my medicine from the pharmacy”.

    Please do not call this number if you suspect a coronavirus infection or need advice on treatment — Soite’s coronavirus helpline helps you with these questions, phone 06 828 7499. Calls are taken every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Soite has opened a helpline for psychological first aid. You can call the helpline if you are psychologically worried about the coronavirus situation and experience psychological symptoms such as anxiety because of the situation. The calls are taken by psychiatric nurses.

    Open during weekdays Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • For general information on the coronavirus and advice on using the Koronavilkku Opens in a new tabmobile app, you can call the telephone service at 0295 535 535 or use the live chat. The information service is open on weekdays at 8–21 and Saturdays at 9–15.

    Corona-info: information on the coronavirus by telephone and chat