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A norovirus epidemic is on the way and cases are increasing in Ostrobothnia. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes an infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
Next year, particular attention will be placed on those turning 70 and 80 years of age by inviting them to the group meetings of the senior citizens’ counselling service.
The two-year renovation of Närpiö health centre is nearing completion and outpatient clinics will return to the newly renovated facilities. In November, all health centre services will once again be found in the J-building.
Senior line, which started operating in Vaasa and Laihia in May, is now expanding to serve the entire Wellbeing Services County of Ostrobothnia.
The Statutory Care Guarantee, i.e., the law on access to primary healthcare, will become stricter at the beginning of September. Measures to shorten waiting times and improve service availability are continuing.
The pandemic management group of the Wellbeing Services County of Ostrobothnia gathered for the first meeting of the year on 2 January. In accordance with national guidelines, the group has decided to end large-scale coronavirus testing. In the future, coronavirus tests will only be taken when deemed necessary from a healthcare perspective. As a rule, a coronavirus infection can be treated at home like other viral diseases.
Most of the services provided by Vaasa’s health stations were moved into the H-building of the Hietalahti hospital area in the middle of December. Head Nurse Marlene Vägar explains what the change means in practice.