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Finland is open again

As of today the most strict pandemic restrictions have been lifted here in Finland. Bars and restaurants are allowed to open their doors as long as there are enough room to keep the safe distance, it's allowed to travel abroad (to those countries allowing impound traffic). Schools opened already a couple of weeks ago.

It's still not fully relaxed but authorities hope the public will act carefully and maintain the safe distance and proper hygiene. Also the bigger gatherings and events are still forbidden.

We Finns tend to behave, follow the rules and regulations so it will be interesting to see how this all goes. We didn't have massive demonstrations demanding the basic right to get a haircut or anything so far. The most severe lockdown breakers are those people who disregard the travelling recommendations within the country by travelling to their cottages. So those who are distancing themselves even more from others!

The restrictions have worked. The growth of new cases and deaths have ceased and everything is looking good. Now we just need to wait a couple of week and hope the relaxed rules don't lead to the reversal of the trend.

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