Finland THL: No more separate Covid guidance, but vaccines available for all.

TL;DR

Finland will allow private healthcare providers to dispense Covid vaccines, in a policy change that effectively makes Covid vaccine boosters available to every adult in the country.The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health made the announcement on Tuesday, with health minister Kirsta Kiuru (SDP) saying that vaccinations via private providers (including occupational healthcare providers) could begin early in 2023.People can use self-testing kits if they like, but after an infection they can return to work or school once any fever has died down and symptoms have eased."Those in risk groups should have a lower threshold for contacting their healthcare provider," Chief Physician Tuula Hannila-Handelberg said in a press release.THL recommends vaccines, staying home, washing hands, sneezing and coughing into your elbow, using masks if necessary and maintaining a safe distance from others while keeping spaces well-ventilated."

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