Mansikkala school gymnasium
Evening use of schools is not possible on December 3.12. from

The restrictions of the acceleration phase also affect teaching, hobbies and events at Imatra

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1.12.2020 19:02
High school is mainly moving to distance education, hobby activities are on hold for those over 20 years old.

South Karelia has reached the accelerating phase of the corona epidemic. This means changes to the functions of the city of Imatra as well.

 Exote  announced the transition to the acceleration phase on Tuesday 1.12. after the meeting of the provincial covid group.

AVI already instructed on Monday that only necessary, public events can be organized, but even in those the maximum number of people is 50. That policy is now immediately tightened even more so that the maximum number is 3.12. i.e. 20 people from next Thursday. This maximum amount also applies to all hobby groups.

A maximum of 10 people may participate in private events.

Bigger changes are the transition of secondary education mainly to distance education. At Imatra's joint high school, students and staff will start distance learning on Monday, December 7.12. The high school will provide more information on the matter through Wilma in the coming days.

Restrictions on hobby and event activities

Already earlier today, the city has announced the cancellation of all Teatteri Imatra shows for the rest of the year. Accordingly, Kulttuuritalo Virtra's concerts have been canceled for the rest of the year.

─ In addition to the maximum group size, there will be restrictions on hobbies, so that at the end of the year, sports facilities in schools will no longer be used by clubs or other entities outside the school in hand.

─ The gathering of hobby groups over the age of 20 is also prohibited in all cultural and sports facilities in the city. Unfortunately, the gyms will also be closed, because they have not followed the corona instructions as expected in the past, the head of welfare services Arja Kujala says.

 

For more information:

Head of Welfare Services Arja Kujala phone 020 617 2227, arja.kujalaatimatra.fi (arja[dot]kujala[at]imatra[dot]fi)

New restrictions on the acceleration phase at Imatra

  • Only necessary occasions and events are allowed. 3.12. from the maximum number of people at public events is 20 people. Also applies to hobby groups, for example in sports.
  • For private events, the maximum number of people is 10 people (already in effect now).

Teaching:

  • Imatra's joint high school will mainly switch to distance learning on December 7.12. from
  • Basic education and early childhood education will continue as before in face-to-face education.
  • Sixth graders' Independence Day celebration is organized by school.

Hobby activities:

  • Evening use of schools is prohibited from Thursday 3.12 December. from
  • Recreational activities for adults (over 20 years old) in the city facilities will be suspended on December 3.12. from all aspects (for example, a labor college, guided sports groups, adult groups in clubs)
  • The city's gyms will be closed for the rest of the year on December 3.12. from In these facilities, the instructions have not previously been followed as desired.
  • The swimming pool and sports hall are open for the time being, the situation is being monitored. When entering and leaving the changing rooms/training areas, people over 15 must wear a mask. You don't have to wear a mask on the side of the swimming pool. You do not need to wear a mask during training at the sports hall.
  • The ice rink is open for the time being, the situation is being monitored. When entering and leaving the changing rooms from outside, people over 15 must wear a mask.
  • We follow the instructions given by the sports federations regarding the training of different sports in the sports hall, swimming hall and ice rink.
  • Sports events for the elderly at the Ukonniemi arena will be suspended until the end of the year.
  • The aim is to secure the training of professional and competitive athletes in such a way that training can be continued if it is safe and the guidelines regarding gathering restrictions and gatherings can be followed.
  • There may be 20 athletes per training group in the same space at one time.

Events and cultural institutions:

  • All libraries are open for the time being, lending and returning activities continue. Library events are canceled and lounges, such as newsrooms, are closed. You are only allowed to do business in the library for the time necessary for taking care of things, and we ask that you prefer advance reservations. Library customers are strongly advised to wear a mask.
  • The number of customers in museums and youth facilities is limited to 20 people.
  • Youth activities are partially transferred online. More information about youth services will be provided in the coming days via social media.
  • The concerts are canceled until the end of the year or are held remotely.
  • Teatteri Imatra shows will be canceled from December 2.12 for the rest of the year.
  • The wreath-laying on Independence Day takes place without an audience. It will be videoed on the city's website and on Facebook.

Other facilities in the city:

  • All city employees whose work makes it possible work remotely.
  • Meetings are also held remotely as a rule.

A strong mask recommendation is in effect in South Karelia.