Exposure to the coronavirus has been possible in connection with 1st-year medical students’ welcoming event held outdoors in Kuopio on 7 September 2021. According to the current estimate, more than 100 people have been exposed. Those exposed to the coronavirus have been informed of the matter, and they will be contacted by the health authorities. Due to the large number of those exposed, all 1st-year students of medicine will switch to online study at least for the duration of week 37.
It is recommended that anyone experiencing symptoms, even mild ones, get tested.