Catch up locals' news in English
2020-03-28T21:27:24.338Z
Helsinki and the countryside of Nyland have been isolated from other parts of Finland. In many parts of the country, people are happy that the Helsinki residents are isolated. - There are so many people who are infected or ill in the metropolitan area, says Pekka Mäkälä.
The authorities hope with the restrictions to slow down the progress of the coronavirus. The measure is unparalleled in peacetime.
However, there are some exceptions, for example everyone can go home to the place where they live. The insulation will last for three weeks, until 19 April.
Source: svt
