The coronavirus situation in Kankaanpää has remained moderate over the past week. According to municipal data from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, there are still 6 infections in Kankaanpää, which is the same as at the beginning of the week.
According to the Joint Municipal Service Authority for Basic Services in North Satakunta, a total of 1,5 people have been diagnosed with corona in the area over the past 74 weeks and there are approximately 400 people who have been exposed. According to information from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, as of December 4.12, there are 23 infections in Honkajoki and 46 in Karvia. Other PoSa municipalities are not yet on the list of municipalities from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, meaning they have fewer than 5 infections.
Let's continue to keep in mind the important instructions to protect yourself and your loved ones from coronavirus infection:
- If you get symptoms, get a corona test and otherwise stay at home.
- Keep at least 1–2 meters away from other people.
- Take care of hand and cough hygiene.
- Wear a face mask when you can't keep your distance.
- Download the Koronavilkku app.
Note: Please remember that at this time it is important to also answer unknown phone numbers, as the caller may be a contact tracer. Speed is key in breaking infection chains.
You should seek a corona test as soon as mild symptoms appear. In Kankaanpää, call the PoSa flu clinic immediately at tel. 02 577 3265, where you will receive a sample collection time and arrival instructions. The flu clinic's telephone advice is open Mon-Fri 8 am-16 pm and Sat-Sun 9 am-15 pm. You can also make a symptom assessment on the omaolo.fi service, where you will receive instructions.
The corona measures imposed by the city on November 27.11th are valid until December 11.12th, after which the situation will be reviewed. Any lifting or changes to the measures will be announced separately. More information: www.kangaanpaa.fi/korona