Covid-19 safe travelling in Salla

Updated 28.4.2022

It is important to us that you can spend your holiday safely in the middle of nowhere! It is easy to keep a safety distance in the wilderness. There is living only 0.6 people per square kilometer in Salla.

Please take care of your own safety and others by following the instructions given.

Below you will find the latest releases and other current information related to corona-safe travelling.

Latest safety instructions and recommendations

19.4.2022

Corona testing

Corona test in Salla health center for the following symptomatic persons:

according to the assessment of a healthcare professional, patients with severe symptoms or at risk of serious illness on medical grounds
Patient and customer service work is performed by employees in the social services sector residents of social welfare units
children under the age of 16 if the parent needs an infectious disease daily allowance (nurse’s SE certificate)
employees who need a certificate for a communicable disease daily allowance (nurse’s SE certificate)

Corona telephone 045 665 3454

Coronavirus sampling is open:
Mon – Fri at 12:00 – 14:00 public holidays

Saturdays and Sundays at 13:00 – 14:00
(address Jungintie 3, Salla).

Instructions for a safe appointment: koronaturvallinenlappi.fi

More info about travelling to/from Finland is available on following websites

Finnish Goverment

Finnish Border Guard

Face mask recommended

The Lapland Healthcare District recommends the use of a face mask in all public indoor spaces where adequate social distancing is difficult to maintain. In addition to using face masks on public transport, masks should also be used in shops, shopping centres, and all other gatherings, occasions and events held in public indoor areas.

Face Mask Recommendation For All Public Indoor Spaces