City management team We will monitor the development of the situation and, if necessary, react quickly in accordance with the instructions given by the authorities.

The Satakunta Regional Infectious Disease Control Working Group (ATTR) will assess the situation and issue regional recommendations in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. The municipal leaders of the North Satakunta region, the management team of the City of Kankaanpää and the Chief Physician responsible for infectious diseases at PoSa, Margit Seppälä, will assess the situation for the entire North Satakunta region when the situation requires it.

The management of the health situation related to the coronavirus in the North Satakunta region is the responsibility of the North Satakunta Basic Services Municipal Association (PoSa), whose instructions can be found at: www.eposa.fiAnnouncements are published on the website and Facebook.

The management of the health situation related to the coronavirus in the North Satakunta region is the responsibility of the North Satakunta Basic Services Municipal Association (PoSa), whose instructions can be found at: www.eposa.fiAnnouncements are published on the website and Facebook.

Public events

By decision of the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southwest Finland, all public events and general meetings have been possible in Satakunta since February 15.2.2022, XNUMX.

Once restrictions have been lifted, the responsibility of the actors to organize events in a health-safe manner in different facilities, as well as the participants' own responsibility to avoid close contact, take care of hygiene measures, and isolate themselves when sick, will be increasingly emphasized in preventing infections.

On the AVI website has answers to frequently asked questions.

Private events

There are no restrictions or recommendations regarding private events.

Hobby activity

There are no longer any restrictions on recreational activities, but it is still a good idea to take health safety measures into account.

THL's instructions: Travel and the coronavirus pandemic

The City of Kankaanpää's economic services maintain an entrepreneur's corona information page at: https://www.kankaanpaa.fi/yrittajalle

It is recommended that you primarily communicate with city employees by phone and email. You can find the city's contact information on the website: www.kankaanpaa.fi/yhtestiet. You can also contact the person you want from the city switchboard: 02 57 700

2.3.2022

In line with the national policy, the City of Kankaanpää no longer has a teleworking recommendation in effect. According to the teleworking guidelines, if the nature of the work allows, it is possible to agree with your supervisor to work remotely for a maximum of two days a week.

Symptoms of a respiratory infection caused by COVID may include fever, cough, runny nose, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of smell and taste, headache, unusual fatigue, malaise and decreased general condition, chest tightness and/or muscle pain, and intestinalsto symptoms.

Even if you have only mild symptoms, stay home, as even asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic people can spread the disease. If you have symptoms, do not go to work, school, or hobbies, and do not meet with friends or relatives.

Instructions from the North Satakunta Joint Municipal Service Authority for those suspected of having coronavirus infection

Mild coronavirus symptoms usually do not require testing – avoid contact for five days

Coronavirus infections have increased sharply as the omicron variant spreads rapidly in Finland. The virus is contagious even before symptoms appear and the incubation period is short. This has led to infection tracing becoming largely ineffective.

The current coronavirus vaccines protect against severe coronavirus disease, but they do not protect against infection very well. For the majority of those infected, omicron causes mild disease.

If you are in good general health, have good general health, and have mild respiratory symptoms, there is usually no need to contact healthcare or seek a healthcare coronavirus test.

However, THL recommends that you voluntarily avoid contact with people other than those living in the same household. at least for five days and must be symptom-free for at least two days before returning to work or school.

If symptoms last more than 3 days, have a high fever and/or develop shortness of breath and/or a general decline in condition, it is necessary to contact a healthcare provider. If you receive personal instructions from your healthcare provider, such as getting tested, isolating or quarantining, follow them.

If you are symptomatic, contact should be avoided, even if the home test result is negative. If the home test is positive, it is usually not necessary to confirm the result with a test performed in a healthcare facility.

Always contact your healthcare provider without delay if your condition requires it.

A corona sample is taken at a health center or occupational health care.

Assess your symptoms on the omaolo.fi website or, if necessary, call your local health center or occupational health care to book an appointment.

It is highly recommended to download the Koronavilkku smartphone application, which helps break infection chains.

It can be downloaded for free. koronavilkku.fi page and in app stores. Koronavilkku is an application produced by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL, which allows you to find out if you have been exposed to coronavirus according to the application's assessment. If you are diagnosed with an infection, you can report it anonymously using the application. Your privacy is strongly protected in the application.

Early childhood education units will continue to operate normally.

The recommendation for early childhood education staff to wear masks has been dropped.However, employees may continue to wear masks at work if they wish.

Early childhood education continues to follow good hand and cough hygiene, avoid unnecessary contact, and clean the premises more intensively. You are NOT allowed to come to early childhood education if you are sick. Early childhood education will inform parents about more detailed instructions.

Elementary schools

Primary schools will continue with face-to-face teaching. The mask recommendation in basic education has been abandoned.However, employees may continue to wear masks at work if they wish.

Schools are following enhanced hand hygiene and avoiding unnecessary contact. You are NOT allowed to come to school if you are sick. Schools have sent more detailed instructions to guardians via Wilma. NationalThe government's policies regarding the corona situation are being closely monitored in education, and schools have drawn up detailed work plans for possible infection situations.

Secondary schools

Upper secondary schools will continue with distance learning. The mask recommendation in basic education has been abandoned.However, employees may continue to wear masks at work if they wish.

Kankaanpää Yhteislyseo and Honkajoki Upper Secondary School will continue with face-to-face teaching.

THL has removed the general mask recommendation on April 14.4.2022, 19.4.2022, and in accordance with this policy, Satakunta ATTR has removed the mask recommendation from secondary education institutions as of April XNUMX, XNUMX. You can still use a mask at your own discretion and in certain situations it is recommended. See more detailed instructions here: https://www.satasairaala.fi/koronavirus-covid-19/epidemian-torjunta-ja-voimassa-olevat-alueelliset-suositukset

Starting from January 1.1.2021, XNUMX the Kankaanpää Music Institute's teaching will be organized by the Kankaanpää Institute / North Satakunta Folk High School Support Association.

The new website is at: https://kankaanpaanmusiikkiopisto.fi/

Activities must be organized in such a way that safety distances can be maintained and Section 58 c of the Infectious Diseases Act can be complied with.Measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic". Public events can be held under the same conditions.

For more information: kirjasto.kankaanpaa.fi

Activities must be organized in such a way that safety distances can be maintained and Section 58 c of the Infectious Diseases Act can be complied with.Measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic". Public events can be held under the same conditions.

Contacts: [email protected] or Mon-Fri at 9-15, tel. 044 577 2788.

All indoor sports facilities in the city of Kankaanpää will also be opened for use by adults and sports groups from Tuesday, February 1.2.2022, XNUMX.. The premises will accommodate a normal number of customers, but hygiene will be taken care of. A corona passport is not required in any premises.

There are no longer any restrictions on recreational activities, but it is still a good idea to take health safety measures into account.

The activities of the youth facilities Ketun Golo and Honkala must be organized in such a way that safe distances can be maintained.

The city's youth worker and outreach youth work individual counselors are also available by phone, WhatsApp, social media and email. See all contact information: Youth work during the corona period

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health have announced in their press release that the spread of coronavirus through domestic water is not considered likely.

In addition, Kankaanpää's tap water comes from very good quality groundwater deposits, so the raw water used is protected from direct contact with the outside world.

The Kankaanpää parish is offering a service during the coronavirus situation. If you need help with grocery shopping or visiting the pharmacy, you can call the parish on 044 713 3520 / Pasi Junnila, leading diaconal worker. Prepare a shopping list or shopping list before the call. Food purchases are made at Halpa-Hall and delivered to you the next weekday afternoon. If you want food for the weekend, place your order no later than Thursday. For pharmacy purchases, we will ask you for a Kela card before you shop. Purchases are invoiced based on the receipt.

• K-Citymarket Kankaanpää (pickup and home delivery in urban areas), Keskuskatu 39, online orders: https://www.k-ruoka.fi/kauppa/k-citymarket-kankaanpaa
• S-Market Kankaanpää (pickup), Asemakatu 1, online orders: https://www.foodie.fi/kankaanpaa

Kankaanpää Central Pharmacy offers home delivery of products during the coronavirus pandemic. See the website for further instructions.

• Kankaanpää Central Pharmacy, Central Street 39, 02 572 1008 or 02 572 2410, Facebook

You can pick up your pre-ordered medicine at the Vuokko Pharmacy in Kankaanpää.

• Kankaanpää Vuokko Pharmacy, Opistonkatu 2, 02 572760 , Facebook

Local restaurants offer a wide range of takeout and delivery services. If your business is missing from the list, please let us know: [email protected]

• Bar&Grill Varikko, Xmeal, PizzaVarikko (pick-up), Keskuskatu 38, 02 57 83757, Facebook
• Ege kebab & pizzeria (pickup), Kuninkaanlähteenkatu 4, 02 578 8886, Facebook
• Snack break (pick-up), Jämintie 7, 02 572 3553, Facebook
• Café-Confectionery Postelli (pick-up), Keskuskatu 51, 045 112 0211, Facebook
• Cookie Kitchen Ritakorpi (pickup and delivery in the Kankaanpää area), Toimenkatu 2, 040 821 2468 (Tuula Ritakorpi), Facebook
• Lunch food Sallinen, (pick-up), Keskuskatu 31, 044 305 4139, Facebook
• Lunchroom Kirsikka (pickup and delivery), Tehtaankatu 10, orders by phone 040 183 6112 (Kirsi Aho), Facebook
• Pancho Villa Kankaanpää (pick-up), Keskuskatu 31, 050 598 8585, Facebook, online orders
• Restaurant Face (Snowflake) (pick-up), Torikatu 13, 02 578 8240, Facebook
• Restaurant Tiilikaari (pick-up), Kuninkaanlähteenkatu 6, 044 976 8270, Facebook
• Shell Kankaanpää (pickup), Tapalankatu 3, 02 572 1231
• Siili Bar & Terrace (pick-up), Kuninkaanlähteenkatu 6, 040 368 3846 (17-22 p.m.), Facebook
• Thai restaurant Liilaa (pick-up), Torikatu 9, 050 371 4719, Facebook

Local businesses have services related to the coronavirus situation. If your business is missing from the list, please report it: [email protected]

• A genuine feel-good shop in Kankaanpää (pick-up and home delivery of natural products), Keskuskatu 40, 02 572 3833, Facebook, [email protected]
• Art and Frame Räikkälä, (home delivery of art and craft supplies, pick-up, mailing, own shopping time), Keskuskatu 33, 044 339 6000, [email protected]
• Flower shop Unikko (home delivery of flower orders), Keskuskatu 39 (Citymarket), 040 138 0499, online orders
• Team Sport (home delivery of sports equipment, mailing, own shopping time), Keskuskatu 38, Facebook, orders: 0500 825 891, [email protected]

• Due to the exceptional situation, PoSa has opened a coronavirus hotline for young people, adults and families starting December 1.12st, which offers confidential discussion support provided by a psychiatric nurse, tel. 040 652 4200 callback system. Listen to the message to the end and follow the instructions. The callback system operates weekdays from 8 am to 15 pm.
• PoSa operates a separate helpline for the elderly, which offers conversational support and practical advice. Calls are answered from the number 044 577 3430 Monday to Friday between 12:15 and XNUMX:XNUMX. Feel free to ask for help! You can also leave a message to request a call back.
• Kankaanpää Parish: Church staff are now helping via email or phone. Support can be emotional, spiritual or financial. Contact information for all staff is available on the church website. If necessary, you can also call the number 044 713 3569.
• The national coronavirus advice line is available at 02 95 535 535The telephone number does not provide health advice or guidance for acute symptoms requiring emergency care. The number can be called on weekdays from 8 am to 21 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am to 15 pm.

Associations, communities and parishes in the Satakunta region offer a wide range of support, discussion and assistance with transactions. The Satakunnan Community Centre is compiling a list of support measures offered by the Satakunta region during the coronavirus pandemic on its website.

• Services in the North Satakunta region: https://www.yhteisokeskus.fi/koronaapupohjoissatakunta/
• Services for the entire Satakunta area: https://www.yhteisokeskus.fi/koronaapusatakunta/