The city’s Emergency Management Team has reviewed the national government’s amendments to the hybrid strategy to curb the spread of the coronavirus

Individual infections related to one chain of transmission were found simultaneously in several different classes of the Kuokkala Comprehensive Sch

The coronavirus situation in Jyväskylä is calming down again.

In accordance with the Government's guidelines, upper secondary schools are proposed to be transferred to distance education for the period from 8

26.4.2021: People over the age of 65 can also switch  Astra Zeneca to another corona vaccine product when vaccinated for the first time. 

The authorities for medicinal products only grant a marketing authorisation to a vaccine that has been scientifically demonstrated to be both effective and safe. Safety is also monitored after the vaccine is in the market. Coronavirus vaccines are evaluated on the same quality, safety and efficacy criteria as other medicines.

Currently being vaccinated: 

• Risk group 1 or 2: 12- to 15-year olds – book by phone tel. 014 266 1472.
• All 16-year-olds and older – book an appointment online or by phone

For those in risk group 1 or risk group 2 based on an illness: online appointments continue.

Order of vaccination: 

You always need an appointment for a coronavirus vaccination. A person’s eligibility for vaccination is always checked at the vaccination centre.

To book an appointment, you will need your banking codes to confirm your eligibility. In ”Koronarokotusten ajanvaraus” (booking corona vaccination), click the link "Siirry valitsemaan aika" (select appointment time). If you cannot see ”Koronarokotusten ajanvaraus” (booking corona vaccination) after identifying, you are not eligible to book, yet.

On 23 July 65,7 % of the Jyväskylä residents have received their first coronavirus vaccination (source: THL).

The coronavirus vaccine protects you from infection by the novel coronavirus and the severe forms of illness it causes. A sufficient vaccination coverage can prevent the spread of the virus among the populace. The coronavirus vaccine is offered to the entire population free of charge.

Vaccination locations

The location of the vaccination will be selected when making the appointment. 

Last week, the disease was transmitted in following occasions:

 Following recommendations and restrictions are in force until the end of February in Jyväskylä

The recommendation to use a face mask also applies to children in school transport. 

The performances of the Jyväskylä City Theatre and Jyväskylä Sinfonia are cancelled until 17 January 2021.

updated on 1 June 2021

Directions, recommendations, restrictions

Recommendations for events

The recommendation not to organize private events for more than 50 people is being removed as of 1 June. Safety distances and good hand hygiene must be followed in gatherings. Private events are all events of a private nature that are not open to the public. Examples of private occasions include birthday parties and private evening parties.

The Regional State Administrative Agency of Western and Inner Finland prohibits indoor and outdoor public events and general meetings attended by m

The City highlights that you only should visit the housing units of the aged people and services for disabled persons when you are completely healt

By using the Omaolo symptom assessment the user receives the recommendation for how to deal with the situation guiding to the medical treatment.

During this week, there have already been 37 positive test results in the Jyväskylä health services (the situation on 24 September). The incidence

On this page, we’ve assembled measures and procedures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus which the Jyväskylä municipal early childhood education services have adopted so far.  This page will be updated as the situation develops. 

City of Jyväskylä continues to tackle coronavirus testing backlog

Jyväskylä’s coronavirus testing service has been overwhelmed with demand,

The experiment started at the Jyväskylä housing units for the elderly and the mentally handicapped on organising meetings with family members outdo

On this site, you will find details of the policies and measures that have been introduced for schools in Jyväskylä to prevent the spread of coronavirus. They will shape how our local schools operate in the 2020/21 academic year. The site will be updated as new information becomes available.

Updated on 28 August 2020

Situation in Jyväskylä on 26 July 2021

Number of infections: 2109 (THL statistics) 
Access to sampling 0-1 day
Laboratory results 1-3 days

Quarantine and isolation guidelines

You have been ordered to quarantine or isolation due to coronavirus (covid-19). The quarantine period is usually 14 days. 

The closure als

On Friday 13 March, the Central Finland Hospital District announced that the demand for coronavirus sampling exceeds iCentral finland Hospital Dist