Coronavirus patients in the most severe condition may soon start to be transported to Finland for treatment there, news portal Delfi reports as Estonia's healthcare system continues to be stretched to its limits amid soaring Covid rates. The numbers of patients being talked about at this stage are small, however, just about reaching into double figures.
Similarly to Austria, Estonia has stopped using one batch of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine while a death that may potentially be related to the vaccine is investigated in Austria.
Austrian authorities announced on Sunday (March 7) that they have stopped using one batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine as a precautionary measure until the cases have been fully investigated.
In Austria, it has been reported that a 49-year-old woman died of a blood clot, while another woman, aged 35, who is now recovering, had a pulmonary embolism, news agency Reuters wrote on Monday (March 8). Currently there is no proof of a connection between the cases and the vaccine, the Austrian Health Board said.
Rally Estonia will remain a part of the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar in 2021, set to take place in Tartu and southern Estonia on July 15-18. At a press conference on Wednesday, the rally organizers announced that Rally Estonia will also be a WRC event in 2022.
Prime Minister Jüri Ratas (Center) anoounced: The 2020 rally was a fantastic experience, it was a great success, it was something truly special. In the last two years, we have shown innovative solutions to be offered to the entire world. In the coming two years, we can do the same. We have received confirmation that Estonia will get to organize a WRC event here for the next two years. It shows trust in the Estonian organizers. The Estonian Health Board (Terviseamet) also admired the professionalism displayed by organizers. The event allows us to introduce our nation and athletes to the entire world.