The University of Turku has implemented a traffic light model for the coronavirus situation that defines the level of safety measures at the University. The red light stage is in force until 15 January 2021.
Two people have been confirmed to have a coronavirus infection at Turun normaalikoulu primary school at Varissuo.
The University's instructions on the coronavirus situation have been updated. The University urges to avoid meetings and gatherings on campus. The maximum number of people in individual indoor spaces and events organised indoors is 10 people. In events organised outdoors, the maximum number of participants is 20. Face masks are always used in the University’s facilities, unless the person is alone in the space.
A person has been confirmed to have a coronavirus infection at Turun normaalikoulu primary school at Varissuo.
The question of sleep apnea as the risk factor for COVID-19 arose in a study conducted by the Turku University Hospital and the University of Turku on patients of the first wave of the pandemic. This is the first COVID-19-related study where sleep apnea as suspected risk factor emerges as the main finding.
There have been coronavirus infections and exposures among students of higher education institutions in Turku.
Turun normaalikoulu school and the international school at Varissuo transfer in part to remote teaching due to accelerating coronavirus situation in the area.
Remote teaching and studying continue at the University of Turku also throughout the spring semester 2021 to ensure safety. Contact teaching for small groups and guidance and counselling can also be organised as a hybrid model.
The University of Turku follows the authorities’ recommendation on using face masks and extends the recommendation to all its campuses and units.
Researchers have wondered about the function of dreaming for a long time. Interest in dream contents has increased during the corona crisis.