Keyword: coronavirus

Two persons have been confirmed to have a coronavirus infection at the Turun normaalikoulu school, one in the primary school and one in the lower secondary school.

The coronavirus management team of the University of Turku has decided on the main outlines according to which the faculties will plan their teaching arrangements for autumn 2021. The most important theme of the autumn is restoring social contacts and a sense of a safe physical community among students.

According to an EU-funded study conducted in 11 countries, public confidence in the government and healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the highest in Finland. The study also reveals that confidence is an important factor when it comes to compliance with restrictions.

The red light stage of the traffic light model is in force on all the University’s campuses. The traffic light model for the coronavirus situation defines the level of safety measures at the University of Turku.

Two persons have been confirmed to have a coronavirus infection at the Turun normaalikoulu primary school.

The coronavirus management team of the University of Turku has decided that contact teaching on the Turku campus is suspended until 5 April, except for some of the necessary contact teaching at the Faculty of Medicine. The decision comes into force on 19 March at 3pm. During this time, the students do not have access to the campus buildings in Turku and also the Exam rooms are closed. The decision does not apply to the University’s campuses at Pori and Rauma.

Several coronavirus infections have been detected in Turku among international exchange students. At least a few hundred people have been exposed to coronavirus. The situation is very serious.

The higher education institutions are increasing communications to international students.

A recent international study showed that higher pollen concentrations in the air correlate with increased COVID-19 infection rates. Pollen exposure weakens the response of immune system to some seasonal respiratory viruses. The effect was not connected with pollen allergy.