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New study suggests COVID spread from deer to humans multiple times
A new study has suggested multiple transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from deer to humans based on analysis of samples taken from the animal, reported Xinhua.
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Turku to build Europe’s 1st biodiversity park
The City of Turku will establish Europe´s first biodiversity park at Skanssi, said the city in a press release on Wednesday.
Turku has received EUR 3.9 million in…
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Helsinki provides remote home care to 1000 residents now
The City of Helsinki is providing remote home care to about 1000 residents now, said the city in a press release on Tuesday.
Remote care is the primary form of care in…
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Mosquito known to carry West Nile virus found in Finland
The mosquito species Culex modestus has been found in Finland for the first time, said the University of Helsinki in a press release on Thursday.
In Southern Europe it…
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Proper iodine intake may reduce risk of large babies: study
Israeli researchers found in a study that adequate iodine intake during pregnancy may reduce the risk of oversized newborns, the Barzilai Medical Center in southern…
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Siikajärvi beach not risky for swimming as no contamination found
Swimming in the water of Siikajärvi beach is not risky anymore as no bacteria indicative of fecal contamination was detected there, said the City of Espoo in a press…
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Reimbursement for travel costs linked to COVID test, vaccination ends
The national social insurance institution-Kela decided to stop the reimbursements for the travel expenses related to COVID-19 vaccinations and tests from July 1, said…
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Juhannus celebrated across country
The traditional Juhannus (Midsummer) was celebrated peacefully across the country amid festivity and joy.
People from all walks of life thronged the banks of lakes,…
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Juhannus celebrations begin amidst festivity, joy
People from all walks of life are celebrating the Juhannus (Midsummer), one of the largest traditional festivals from Friday evening.
People thronged the banks of lakes,…
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Respiratory tract, sexually transmitted infections rise in 2022
The year 2022 was an exceptional year for respiratory tract infections, said the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) in a press release on Monday.
In addition…
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