In the next few weeks, border crossers will encounter new operating models at the border stations in Southeast Finland

Two different pilots will be used to compare the effectiveness of operating models at border crossing points in Southeast Finland between January and February. Kymsote conducts coronavirus tests for border crossers in passenger transport at the border, and Eksote contacts people arriving in the country in cooperation with the border authorities. Nationally, it has been hoped that health security at the borders will be enhanced. Safety can be improved in many ways, Eksote is the first in Finland to try a new model.

The pilot period is in both the Eksoten and Kymsote area from January 19.1 to February 7.2.2021, XNUMX. In addition to the Eksoten and Kymsote municipal corporations, STM's preparedness unit, the Health and Welfare Department THL, the Regional Administration Office, HUS Diagnostics, the Border Guard of Southeast Finland and Customs have participated in the planning of the pilots.

More information for the media:

Exote:
Sami Raasakka, chief physician of outpatient healthcare
tel. 040 651 1594, sami.raasakkaexote.fi (sami[dot]raasakka[at]eksote[dot]fi)

Kristiina Kapulainen, safety and preparedness manager
tel. 040 651 1791, kristiina. kapulainenexote.fi (kristiina[dot]kapulainen[at]eksote[dot]fi)

Query:
Marja-Liisa Mäntymaa, chief medical officer
tel. 020 633 2003, marja-liisa.mantymaakymsote.fi (marja-liisa[dot]mantymaa[at]kymsote[dot]fi)

Jarno Rämä, safety and risk management manager
tel. 044 223 1600, jarno.ramakymsote.fi (jarno[dot]rama[at]kymsote[dot]fi)

King:
Jukka Lukkari, deputy commander jukka.lockerraja.fi (jukka[dot]lukkari[at]raja[dot]fi)
Kimmo Sainio, border inspection officer kimbo.sainioraja.fi (kimmo[dot]sainio[at]raja[dot]fi)