The country says some 35% of Finns could fall ill ‘and that is what we are prepared for’
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Picture: LEHTIKUVA VIA REUTERS/VESA MOILANEN
Under Finnish legislation, Marin said the government is not able to ban all public meetings unless emergency powers are activated, meaning local authorities are in change of enforcing the recommendation. Marin said the government had called a meeting with all parliamentary groups to discuss the circumstances of activating emergency legislation, in case it becomes necessary to impose further restrictions such as regional shutdowns, closing schools and universities, or banning air and ferry traffic.
The government also recommended any people returning from epidemic areas to stay home for 14 days to avoid spreading the infection in workplaces.
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