Wednesday 6 October 2021

  • Children and Young People Series Winner
    Silja Ranta: Rokotuksen saaminen on cool (Getting the Vaccine is Cool)
  • Open Series Winner
    Wilma Lohi: Rokotekapina (Vaccination Rebellion)
  • Professional Series Winner
    Lasse Katainen & Jan Åqvist: Älä sie huijo (Stop Swatting)
The Lapland Hospital District and the Länsi-Pohja Hospital District organised a coronavirus-themed poster competition in summer 2021. Read more: https://koronaturvallinenlappi.fi/julistekilpailu/

The translated version of the coronavirus review for Lapland is published weekly.


You still need to take a coronavirus test even when experiencing the mildest of symptoms, if you have the risk of being infected with a severe case of the coronavirus disease, or if you may have been exposed to the coronavirus, or you are employed in the social and health sector.

Links pertaining to the current situation:
Lapland’s official instructions for travellers who suspect they may have caught the coronavirus  Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL): Travel and the coronavirus pandemic
Additional guidelines, current recommendations, and restrictions for hospital districts
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL): Progress with COVID-19 vaccinations

Lapland Hospital District

(information as of 6 October at 12:51)

The Lapland Hospital District is in the baseline phase of the epidemic.

The incidence rate based on the last two weeks (20 September – 3 October) is 78.7 per 100,000 inhabitants.
The incidence rate based on one week (27 September – 3 October) is 35.1 per 100,000 inhabitants.

This incidence rate also includes cases of patients who live outside the Lapland Hospital District area. For this reason, the figure can differ from that announced by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) that does not count those living outside of Lapland.  

41 new coronavirus cases reported last week in the Lapland Hospital District

Last week a total of 41 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in the Lapland Hospital District area. A total of 2,963 coronavirus tests were taken in the Lapland Hospital District last week, with 2,713 of these being rapid antigen tests. The proportion of positive test cases in relation to the total number of tests taken was 1.38 percent.

12 cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed this week.

(5 October) Of the total population of Finland, 74.4 percent have received the first dose of the vaccine and 61.9 percent have received the second dose.

Of the total population of Finland, 74.0 percent have received the first dose of the vaccine and 63.0 percent have received the second dose.

The hospital district would like to remind everyone of the importance of receiving the vaccination and hopes that every non-vaccinated over 12-year-olds will take the vaccine.

List of exposure sites for the last two weeks (updated on 4 October)

  • Monday 20 September Paha Kurki Rockhouse, Rovaniemi at 12 midnight – 3 a.m.
  • Monday 20 September Nautilus Gym, Rovaniemi at 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
  • Monday 20 September Liikuntakeskus Kunnonpaikka Gym, Rovaniemi at 8–9 p.m.
  • Tuesday 21 September Teboil Keskusta service station, Rovaniemi at 6:30–06:45 a.m.
  • Tuesday 21 September Pizzeria Revontuli, Rovaniemi at 12 noon – 1 p.m.
  • Tuesday 21 September Piekkarin Hammashoitola Dentist, Rovaniemi at 12:05–12:20 p.m.
  • Tuesday 21 September Specsavers, Rovaniemi (eye examination) at 2:30–2:45 p.m.
  • Tuesday 21 September Intersport Rovaniemi at 4:30–5 p.m.
  • Tuesday 21 September Amarillo restaurant, Rovaniemi at 6–7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday 21 September Citymarket Rovaniemi at 9–9:20 p.m.
  • Wednesday 22 September Teboil Keskusta service station, Rovaniemi at 6:30–06:45 a.m.
  • Wednesday 22 September Nautilus Gym, Rovaniemi at 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
  • Thursday 23 September Teboil Keskusta service station, Rovaniemi at 6:30–06:45 a.m.
  • Thursday 23 September Rovaniemi City Hall, coronavirus vaccination site (1st dose) at 11:30–12 noon
  • Thursday 23 September Pizzeria Revontuli, Rovaniemi at 12 noon – 1 p.m.
  • Thursday 23 September Masku furniture store, Rovaniemi at 5:30–5:45 p.m.
  • Friday 24 September Shell Teollisuuskylä service station, Rovaniemi at 4–4:45 p.m.
  • Friday 24 September K-Market Viirinkangas, Rovaniemi at 5–5:15 p.m.
  • Friday 24 September Kansan Pubi, Rovaniemi at 11:45 p.m. – 0:30 a.m.
  • Night between Friday 24 September and Saturday 25 September Half Moon night club, Rovaniemi at 0:30–3:30 a.m.
  • Saturday 25 September Neste Kittilä service station at about 10 a.m.
  • Sunday 26 September Oliver’s Corner pub, Rovaniemi at 2–3 a.m.
  • Sunday 26 September Lidl Saarenkylä, Rovaniemi at 1:30–2 p.m.
  • Sunday 26 September K-Market Sinettä at 5:40–5:50 p.m.
  • Monday 27 September Lidl Saarenkylä, Rovaniemi at around 10–11 a.m.
  • Monday 27 September Restaurant Yuca, Rovaniemi at 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Monday 27 September Restaurant Puhti, Santasport, Rovaniemi at 12:30–1:30 p.m. and 6:30–7:30 p.m.
  • Monday 27 September Motonet, Rovaniemi at 12:45–1:15 p.m.
  • Monday 27 September Paha Kurki Rockhouse, Rovaniemi at 4 p.m. – 3 a.m.
  • Monday 27 September Lidl Teollisuuskylä, Rovaniemi at 6:20 p.m.
  • Monday 27 September Amarillo restaurant, Rovaniemi at 7–8 p.m.
  • Tuesday 28 September Restaurant Puhti, Santasport, Rovaniemi at 12:30–1:30 p.m. and 6:30–7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday 28 September Kespron Noutotukku wholesaler store, Rovaniemi at 2:30–3 p.m.
  • Tuesday 28 September Paha Kurki Rockhouse, Rovaniemi at 4–10 p.m.
  • Tuesday 28 September Restaurant Yuca, Rovaniemi at 8–9 p.m.
  • Wednesday 29 September Luckiefun’s restaurant, Rovaniemi at 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday 29 September Restaurant Puhti, Santasport, Rovaniemi at 12:30–1:30 p.m. and 6:30–7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday 29 September Minimani, Rovaniemi at 7–7:15 p.m.

It is recommended that all visitors at the times mentioned in those locations monitor their own health and seek a COVID-19 test, even if experiencing the slightest of symptoms.

Number of positive coronavirus tests confirmed in the Lapland Hospital District by week

Week no. 38 (20–26 September): 51 cases
Week no. 39 (27 September – 3 October): 41 cases
Week no. 40 (current week): 12 cases (as of 6 October at 12:51)

The total number of cases confirmed in the Lapland Hospital District on the basis of coronavirus tests conducted at testing stations is 1,542. This figure also includes persons living outside the area.

Infection Control Unit

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Länsi-Pohja Hospital District

(Information as of 6 October at 12:26)
The Länsi-Pohja Hospital District is now in the baseline phase of the epidemic.

The use of face masks is still recommended, especially in indoor public areas where maintaining safe distancing is not possible

During this week, a total of 23 new coronavirus infections have been confirmed in the Länsi-Pohja Hospital District. About half of these are related to a cluster of coronavirus infections that occurred at Metsä Group’s Kemi plant. 11 of these cases are from people already in quarantine. For eight of these cases, the source of the infection is unknown. The number of cases is clearly rising and the disease is especially prominent among young non-vaccinated people.

According to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) guidelines, the doctors responsible for communicable diseases in the area recommend using a face mask, especially in indoor public areas where safe distancing cannot be maintained. This face mask recommendation also applies to junior high schools. A face mask should always be worn when going to take a coronavirus test and before the results of the coronavirus test have been reported, if there is a necessary reason to exit the home. For those aged over 12 years who have not received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine or have had the COVID-19 disease less than 6 months previously, it is recommended for these people to use face masks in indoor public spaces and on public transport vehicles where other people are present.

During week no. 39 (11–17 January), a total of 45 new cases were confirmed. The number of people exposed to the virus is in excess of 400. Approximately 70% of last week’s cases relate to a cluster of coronavirus infections that occurred at Metsä Group’s Kemi plant. A total of four (4) infections from Sweden were confirmed. In some of the confirmed cases, the source of infection is unclear.

By 5 October, 72.9% of the population of Länsi-Pohja had received one dose of vaccination and about 60.8% has received both doses of the vaccine. This figure is slightly lower than the national level. Vaccines are now well available, so it is worth all those who are eligible for the vaccine to seek vaccination.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in the Länsi-Pohja Hospital District by week

Week no. 38 (20–26 September): 13 cases
Week no. 39 (27 September – 3 October): 45 cases
Week no. 40 (current week): 23 cases (as of 6 October at 12:26)

The total number of cases confirmed in the Länsi-Pohja Hospital District on the basis of coronavirus tests conducted at testing stations is 1,005.

Infection Control Unit