The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland
Here is a detailed list of COVID-19 related information and important links for international students in both Joensuu and Kuopio. Check the city-specific information below. Stay safe!
1. Remember the basics:
2. Covid-19 vaccination
3. If you have any flu symptoms and suspect that you might have been infected with Covid-19, here is what you can do:
Changes in testing for the coronavirus in Kuopio️
By the decision of Northern Savo authorities, made in September 13th, persons who got both vaccinations don't need a coronavirus testing, if they have just common respiratory symptoms or there is a week or longer period after their second vaccination. No need to take a test either, if the person has got a coronavirus infection during last 6 months.
These changes don't concern persons exposed to coronavirus, persons working in Health and Social work services, or persons who are in a risk group.
Asymptomatic persons will be still examined by consideration of the infectious disease physician according to coronavirus trace.
4. Please note that if a health official has instructed you to stay in quarantine in your home, it is not voluntary. You can find THL’s (Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare) instructions and definitions of quarantine here.
Kuopio.fi, opens in a new tab: Information about Coronavirus
Kuopio.fi, opens in a new tab: Covid Vaccination
Uef.fi, opens in a new tab: Coronavirus situation at the University of Eastern Finland
Thl.fi, opens in a new tab: Coronavirus COVID-19 – Latest Updates
Thl.fi, opens in a new tab: THL recommendation on vaccine series accepted in Finland
Finentry.fi, opens in a new tab: Finentry
1. Remember the basics:
2. Covid-19 vaccination
From 8 am - 9am, call the number above for booking the first vaccine shot (the appointment for the second shot is given during the first appointment)
There is a Walk-In Vaccination Point in Malmikatu 9 on specific days. Anyone can get their first or second Covid-19 vaccination there without an appointment. Please take an official ID with you. The date and time for the next vaccination day will be announced on the Siun Sote website, ISYY news and Weekly Feed.
3. If you have any flu symptoms and suspect that you might have been infected with Covid-19, here is what you can do:
4. You can check the latest places where coronavirus exposure is possible from the Siun Sote website.
5. Please note that if a health official has instructed you to stay in quarantine in your home, it is not voluntary. You can find THL’s (Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare) instructions and definitions of quarantine here.
Siunsote.fi, opens in a new tab: Latest coronavirus update and instructions for clients in Siun sote area
Siunsote.fi, opens in a new tab: Coronavirus Vaccinations
Joensuu.fi, opens in a new tab: Information about the coronavirus
Uef.fi, opens in a new tab: Coronavirus situation at the University of Eastern Finland
Thl.fi, opens in a new tab: Coronavirus COVID-19 – Latest Updates
Thl.fi, opens in a new tab: THL recommendation on vaccine series accepted in Finland
Finentry.fi, opens in a new tab: Finentry