Frequently asked questions about coronavirus

Corona situation update

In this blog you will find the latest Corona updates and links to recommendations for further reading. (Updated 13.1.2022) Covid situation now: Effects of omicron on healthcare carrying capacity and quarantines Covid19 - the corona pandemic and its omicron variant - is spreading rapidly in our co...

Spring & Coronavirus - Updates and viewpoints from Heltti's healthcare professionals

The Coronavirus situation here in Finland has become more serious as reported cases have been on the rise. A state of emergency was declared by our government on 1st of March and many restrictions and recommendations were introduced. The main cause of current situation is the increase in cases cause...

COVID-19 Vaccines

The Corona epidemic in Finland is currently getting better but still prone to get much worse if the restrictions are not followed properly. 7-day-average (infections/day) has gone down from 450 to 250, from mid December to this day. As has been widely reported by media corona vaccinations are wel...

Mars kaamos! step campaign

Mornings and evenings get darker, leaves fall from the trees and polar night's tiredness takes over the Finnish peoples mind and body. The increased remote work has reduced our steps, and this is the root cause of many problems. Everyone’s body is created to move, exercise, play, and be active. Ther...

Coronavirus acceleration phase - Current info about the epidemic

The number of coronavirus infections has increased especially during recent weeks almost throughout Finland and in several areas it can be said that the coronavirus is in an acceleration phase. Although there are a lot regional differences, especially in the capital area, the situation has rapidly d...

Safely back to workplace

Lue suomeksi tästä. On 4th of May 2020, the Government has issued a recommendation to continue remote working at least until the end of the summer. This recommendation is an important part of managing the corona epidemic. The situation has not changed for the better in such a way that it would be...

How to cope with layoffs?

Lue blogi suomeksi tästä The global pandemic situation is now clearly affecting the business of companies and as a result, many companies have had to start co-operation negotiations and layoffs. I have noticed that many companies prefer partial layoffs meaning that the employees are working part ...

Heltti's Mental Health Support Services

Lue blogi suomeksi tästä We are now living exceptional times. The biggest concerns for many of us are health and financial situation of ourselves or our employer. The coronavirus epidemic affects the mental well-being of all of us. Human is a social animal, and forced isolation can upset even ...

Coronavirus - Heltti’s Actions for Controlling the Epidemic

Read in Finnish As the coronavirus epidemic COVID-19 is expanding, Heltti has decided to change its policies to control the spreading of the virus and to safeguard the continuity of health care services. Already at the moment, Heltti resolves 75 % of health questions remotely. As from Monday 16 Ma...

Telephone numbers of coronavirus counseling

Lue suomeksi Coronavirus counseling Helsinki: 09 310 10024 Mon-Fri at 7am-8pm (More information in Finnish) Espoo: 09 816 34500 Mon-Fri at 7am-6pm (More information in Finnish) Vantaa: 09 839 50 000 Mon-Fri at 8am-4pm (More information in Finnish) Pirkanmaa: 03 10023 / 03 5657 0023 Everyday a...

Coronavirus – information and guidelines for Heltti members

Updated 30th of April 2020 - Read in Finnish Heltti Member Newsletter: Coronavirus - Heltti’s Actions for Controlling the Epidemic The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. The flu season is starting to be over and there is not a lot other comm...