Keyword: corona

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.

Finnish parents felt that the Let’s Cope Together website, which is based on behavioural therapy methods, helped them and their child to manage worries related to the coronavirus during the first spring of the pandemic. The website, which has been created by the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku, is opened today for anonymous use. As well as the English, Finnish and Swedish versions, the content will also soon be offered in Russian and Japanese.

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.