Finland on Monday activated emergency powers as the government prepared to introduce tougher restrictions to stem a rising tide of coronavirus infections. Prime Minister Sanna Marin signalled the move was imminent last week when she warned that controls limiting restaurants to takeaway service would come into force for three weeks from March 8 in some parts of the country.

Finland imposes state of emergency amid surge in coronavirus cases

Sweden on Thursday reported over 3,000 deaths due to coronavirus with over 24,000 confirmed cases after its lockdown measures were seen to be too soft compared to other European countries.

Amid relaxed rules, coronavirus death toll crosses 3,000 in Sweden

Finland has been called the world's happiest country right now. Europe has become the epicentre of the outbreak. But, Finland has only a little more than 3,000 cases. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what is Helsinki's weapon against the Coronavirus.

Gravitas: How Finland contained the virus | World's happiest country

After Greece broke the coronavirus chain in Europe, another European country has joined the list - Finland. Also Read: How China deceived WHO chief Tedros over coronavirus The coronavirus death toll in Finland is even lower than Greece with just 64 deaths.

Finland's three-point plan helps to beat coronavirus

Finland on Wednesday announced it was lifting its blockade in capital Helsinki even though PM Sanna Marin acknowledged that the "epidemic is not yet under control".

'Country remains at mercy of COVID-19': Finland opens Helsinki region

After reports emerged of Sweden being "open for business" as Europe battle the coronavirus epidemic, Swedish health officials reported 100 deaths in one day on Tuesday.

Sweden reports over 100 deaths in one day amid 'soft' approach to combat coronavirus