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The well-being service county of Vantaa has joined the chorus of criticism directed at the government's proposed budget cuts, Helsingin Sanomat reports.
China has witnessed a steep rise in coronavirus infections following the scrapping of hardline restrictions. The European Union on Wednesday recommended that arrivals from China be required to present a negative coronavirus test taken no more than 48 hours before departure.
More travellers are expected to arrive at Helsinki Airport from southern Africa next week.
Regional authorities have ordered Vantaa to immediately organise Covid tests for all passengers arriving at Helsinki Airport who have recently been in countries where Omicron has been found.
Thursday's papers: Digital green certificate, pandemic and climate, rain and more rain One issue in the morning papers is the question of who will check health documents once EU internal travel takes off again. Passengers at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Image: Jorge Gonzalez / Yle The EU is launching a "Digital Green Certificate" for travel intended to provide proof that a person has been vaccinated against the coronavirus, received a negative test result or recovered from Covid-19. It will be available, free of charge, in digital or paper format and carry a QR code to ensure security and authent...