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COVID-19 blog, 16 January: 618 new positive test results have been added in the past 24 hours
The last 24 hours have seen 4,758 tests being analysed in Estonia in relation to coronavirus, of which the results of 618 (13%) of the initial tests were positive. Based on the data in the population register, the highest number of new positive test results came from Harju County, where 328 further individuals were found to have been infected. A total of 280 of the new cases from Harju County were from Tallinn.
Coronavirus disease COVID-19
INFORMATION ABOUT CORONAVIRUS DISEASE COVID-19 »
THE LATEST STATISTICS ON THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
How can I protect myself from infection?
HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF
FROM INFECTION?
WASH YOUR HANDS
Hands should be washed with soap under running water, hand disinfectants should be used if needed.
WEAR A MASK AND OBSERVE GOOD RESPIRATORY HYGIENE
If you sneeze or cough, cover your nose and mouth with a single use tissue. Throw it into the bin immediately after, and then clean your hands. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (the inside of your elbow), but do not use your bare hand.
AVOID CONTACT
Avoid contact and keep distance.
AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES,
NOSE AND MOUTH
If you have a fever, are coughing and experiencing difficulty breathing, SEEK HELP IN A TIMELY MANNER. Call your general practitioner (GP). If you do not have access to a general practitioner, call the GP hotline at 1220.
CORONAVIRUS QUESTIONNAIRE »
This short questionnaire will help assess your risk of being infected and provides recommendations based on your situation.
Where to find information?
Dear customer! Due to the Health Board’s increased workload, responses to written enquiries may be delayed by over thirty days.
Thank you for your understanding!
Health Board
The coronavirus
crisis hotline
1247 or
(+372) 600 1247 (also for calls from abroad)
The family physician advisory line
1220 or
+372 634 6630 (also for calls from abroad)
Hotline for consular assistance
Travel advice
