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Government aims to change Aliens Act to rescue vegetable and berry harvests

There is a risk that much of this year's harvest could go uncollected due to a labour shortfall. 21:17

Coronavirus latest: Over 1,600 cases in Finland, jobless benefits for entrepreneurs

Huoltovarmuuskeskuksen välittämä kuva Etelä-Suomessa sijaitsevasta varmuusvarastosta.

This article includes the latest updates on the novel coronavirus outbreak in Finland. 10.3.

Helsinki sets up temporary morgues for coronavirus fatalities

Kylmäkontteja Laakson sairaalan pihalla Helsingissä 3.4.

Cold storage facilities are being set up on the premises of two Helsinki hospitals. 17:45

Google data: Finns swap shopping centres for parks and jogging trails

Ihmisiä kuntoilee ulkoliikuntalaitteilla Aurinkolahdessa.

The biggest decline in visits to commercial establishments was in Lapland. 16:43

Cities cook up free meals for distance learners during coronavirus crisis

Kouluruokailua Maatullin ala-asteen koululla.

As students learn at home, city officials say they want to support families that may struggle to feed their kids. 14:35

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HUS under-utilising coronavirus test capacity, medical director says

HUS carries out about 500 tests per day but has the capacity to carry out three times as many. 15:40

Finland slashes maximum payday loan interest to ease crisis fears

Some 400,000 people in Finland have taken out loans from payday lenders. 11:46

Friday's papers: Corona experiences, al-Hol risks, and debt relief

Friday’s newspapers look at different aspects of the coronavirus crisis. 9:21

Intelligence agency warns of potential security risks in coronavirus era

Supo says disinformation may be intentionally spread in this unusual situation. 2.4.

Terveyspalveluyritys Mehiläisen koronaviruksen drive-in-testausasema Espoossa.

Reports: Finland has 300 recovered Covid-19 cases

US-based Johns Hopkins University says 300 people in Finland have recovered from Covid-19, but one expert is not so sure. 2.4.

Poikkeuksellisesti suljettu-lappu ravintolan ikkunassa Helsingin Tallinnanaukiolla.

Gov't to extend unemployment benefit to cover entrepreneurs

The right to apply for unemployment benefits will extend to everyone running a business. 2.4.

Helsingin uusi laivaterminaali länsisatamassa.

Finland expands controls to passengers arriving at ports

Travellers arriving in Finland will be monitored until they leave ports of entry in the recommended manner 2.4.

"I'm blasted with WhatsApp messages": Finland adjusts to remote learning

This week our All Points North podcast explores how coronavirus is changing education in Finland. 2.4.

Kouvolalainen Viveka Tiitola lapsuudenkodissaan.

Thousands of summer jobs cancelled over coronavirus

In the retail sector alone, thousands of summer jobs have been cancelled. 2.4.

Hanna Kosonen ja Li Andersson hallituksen tilannekatsauksessa torstaina.

Minister: Schools must contact parents if pupils skip remote lessons

Ministers discussed Finland’s arrangements for education provision during the coronavirus pandemic. 2.4.

Ambulanssi Meilahden sairaala-alueella Helsingissä.

Finnish hospitals supplied with face masks nearly 8 years past use-by dates

Some Finnish hospitals have received out-of-date equipment from central stockpiles. 2.4.

Ranskalainen leipuri Zora varustautui suojamaskillaan leipomossaan Pariisissa maaliskuun lopussa.

Thursday’s papers: Reduced infection rate, mass mask-wearing, and a Posti bonus

The press on Thursday looks at the effect of Finland’s anti-coronavirus measures, and a controversial payment to a postal boss. 2.4.

Ikääntynyt nainen istuu sängyllä kuvan vasemmassa laidassa, häntä ei näy kokonaan.

Coronavirus scammers prey on elderly, playing on their fears

Fraudsters and criminals have also taken their activities online, according to police. 1.4.

Rajavartiolaitos suorittaa rajatarkastuksia Torniossa

Closed borders disrupting illicit drug trade

With few backup supplies, addicts may turn to violence and robbing pharmacies to get their fix, officials warned. 1.4.

Nainen ja mies kauppakeskuksen rullaportaissa.

Largest unemployment fund warns of claims flood

The expected backlog of cases could lead to benefit payments being delayed until the end of the year. 1.4.

Valtiosihteeri Mikko Koskinen (vas.), pääministeri Sanna Marin ja valtioneuvoston turvallisuusjohtaja Ahti Kurvinen hallituksen koronatilannekatsauksessa Helsingissä 1. huhtikuuta

Finland to double testing capacity, strengthen coronavirus co-ordination

Prime Minister Sanna Marin admitted that things had not gone as well as they could have at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. 1.4.

Paper: Defence Forces to stage spring exercises despite coronavirus crisis

The Defence Forces have about 10 different drills planned for the spring. 1.4.

Kuvassa nainen istuu metsässä aurinkoisella säällä.

Wednesday’s papers: Recovery stories, the psychological challenges of staying home, and sunny weather in store for some

The press on Wednesday looks at the corona virus recovery numbers and the psychological challenges of staying at home. 1.4.

Sairaanhoitaja pukee suojavaatteita ylleen.

Coronavirus threatens to sideline patients with other chronic illnesses

Health officials in Central Uusimaa are trying to ensure that non-coronavirus cases can still receive care 31.3.

Länsi-Suomen merivartioston valvontavene saapumassa rantaan.

Coast Guard checking boats at Uusimaa border

Three coast guard units are currently patrolling the area, which is also being monitored by radar. 31.3.

Jyväskylä confirms care worker has coronavirus

Around ten people were quarantined to prevent further infection. 31.3.

How Finland's Covid-19 testing measures up

Tests for the disease have increased in Finland, but the country's levels are nowhere near those of Iceland and Norway. 31.3.

Tiggande kvinna som sitter på huk på gatan.

Coronavirus crisis drives panhandlers from Helsinki streets

Quiet streets have dried up the main sources of income for many rough sleepers in Finland. 31.3.

Tyhjä luokkahuone Ilmaristen yhtenäiskoulussa Liedossa.

Tuesday's papers: Life on lockdown, CEO pay cut, and hope for a new coronavirus test

The press on Tuesday looks at how people are managing daily life as Finland asks residents to stay at home. 31.3.

Finland extends coronavirus emergency measures to mid-May

Finland says current measures taken against coronavirus have worked, but there is no reason yet to relax restrictions. 30.3.

Jäänmurtaja Protector avaamassa Saimaan kanavaa lauantaina 5. huhtikuuta 2014.

Icebreakers punch through Saimaa Canal

Icebreaking vessels will be clearing the 800-kilometre waterway for boats this week. 30.3.

Kyltti opastaa Altian tehtaalle Koskenkorvalla Ilmajoella.

State-owned booze maker Altia starts temporary layoff talks

Altia said that travel-related and restaurant sales as well as exports had taken a hit from the coronavirus pandemic. 30.3.

Messukeskuksen sisäänkäynti sulkemisen jälkeen Helsingissä 12. maaliskuuta.

Helsinki Expo Centre offers empty facility for coronavirus treatment

However, the convention centre lacks washing-up facilities required for the effort, a physician pointed out. 30.3.

Consumer Ombudsman warns against false coronavirus-related advertising

Many vendors have prohibited the use of the virus as part of their marketing spiel. 30.3.

Metsä Fibre invests in 'world's most modern sawmill' in Rauma

When complete, the 200-million-euro facility will produce 750,000 cubic metres of sawn timber per year, the firm says. 30.3.

Mies nauttii ns. kalsarikännejä kotonaan.

Experts: Coronavirus measures could increase alcoholism, social problems

The novel coronavirus crisis could be putting a financial and social strain on families and people who live alone. 30.3.

Laakson terveysaseman suojavarusteita käytössä.

Coronavirus shuts down health centre in eastern Finland

A staff member at the clinic tested positive for novel coronavirus on Sunday. 30.3.

Minister calls for restraint over state firms' top-level pay

Last week state-owned Posti announced a special bonus for top management. 30.3.

Poliisin tarkastuspiste valtatiellä 4 Orimattilan liittymän kohdalla.

Monday's papers: Uusimaa border queues, dense city populations, further nuclear plant delay

Queues at the Uusimaa border, contagion risks of urban life and possible additional Olkiluoto 3 delays. 30.3.

Kiinteistönvälittäjä Sebastian Lindén esittelee Irina Karppiselle asuntoa.

House sales and mortgage applications fall but prices and rents stay the same

Half of agents report a drop in property transactions during the coronavirus crisis, but prices so far unaffected and may even rise, says one industry insider. 29.3.

Poliisi pysäyttää auton Pukkilan karanteeni rajalla.

Police warn motorists not to try their luck getting across capital region border as 850 turned away

A number of “chancers” tried to cross the border despite having no pressing need to do so, police said, after routes into and out of the Uusimaa region were closed off for all but essential travel on Friday night. 29.3.

Infection specialist calls for end to work trips across Lapland border

Infections appear to be spreading from Sweden into Finland where crossing restrictions are less stringent, as Interior Minister Maria Ohisalo said the government will assess the need for further border measures this weekend. 29.3.