Six new cases of corona have been reported in Kalajoki on Wednesday, August 11th. The cases are connected to Viihdekeskus Merisärkkä from 30th of July to 31st of July 2021. Kalajoki currently has a total of about 50 people in isolation or quarantine.

A number of events will be held in Kalajoki in the coming weekends. Restrictions on gatherings related to the events will be decided by the Regional State Administrative Agency, which has not yet imposed any restrictions on the territory of Northern Ostrobothnia.

If you are attending events, do so in a corona-safe manner:

• Wear a mask
• Keep the safety distance to people outside your party
• Take care and practice good hand hygiene

The corona situation has worsened rapidly in Kalajoki.

We continue to remind you of the importance of vaccinations.

Take care and practice good hand hygiene.

Vaccination coverage is a crucial way to stop the progression of the epidemic.

Vaccination times are still available and vaccinations for 12–15-year-olds are about to begin.