Communicable Diseases Act
(1227/2016)
This document describes the rights and obligations for citizens of Finland to mitigate the threat of infectious diseases. Notably, emergency vaccinations can be mandated by governmental decree in the face of a disease epidemic and can be enforceable through a fine and jail time of up to 3 months. Provisions for quarantine and isolation are also included in this act.
| Applicable country | Finland | ||
| Topics | Quarantine and isolation | ||
| Subtopics | Authority to isolate Authority to quarantine Emergency vaccination authority Enforcement of emergency vaccination Isolation enforcement mechanisms and penalties List of actionable diseases Quarantine and isolation policies Quarantine enforcement mechanisms and penalties | ||
| Original publication | 21 Dec 2016 | ||
| Entered into force | 1 Mar 2017 | ||
| Latest update | 21 Dec 2016 | ||
| Relevant articles | Section 47- Emergency Vaccination Section 60 - Quarantine at the municipal level Section 63 - Isolation at the municipal level Section 70 - Physician authority to quarantine and isolate Section 71 - Emergency national, intermediate, and municipal authority to quarantine and isolate Section 88 - Penalties | ||
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