July [City of Tampere - City of Tampere - Current issues

29.7.2021 16.25

Tampere has lots of open appointments for coronavirus vaccination – schedules and locations are changing

Coronavirus vaccinations are progressing at a good pace in all age groups in Tampere, but many are still unvaccinated. Approximately ten thousand people under the age of 40 are still not protected. There are lots of appointments available for coronavirus vaccination in both the Ratina and the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre (Messukeskus) vaccination unit. You can also get your vaccine without an appointment. We recommend making an appointment online.

26.7.2021 11.59

COVID-19 booster shots can now be taken earlier in Tampere

Tampere residents can now change their COVID-19 vaccination interval from the previous interval of 12 weeks to a shorter interval of 8 weeks if necessary. The booster shot for the BioNTech-Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine can be taken 8–12 weeks after the first shot.

19.7.2021 13.35

Plenty of vaccination appointments available, you can also get the first vaccine without an appointment at Ratina and Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre

During July, there will be plenty of vaccination appointments available in Tampere at the vaccination units of both Ratina and the Exhibition and Sports Centre (Messukeskus / Pirkkahalli). We still recommend that you make an appointment online or by telephone.

14.7.2021 13.36

The Hervanta coronavirus service point will be closed temporarily

The Hervanta coronavirus service point will be closed from 14 July onwards.

8.7.2021 8.55

The 1st coronavirus vaccine can now also be obtained without an appointment at the vaccination unit at the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre

In Tampere, you can now get your first coronavirus vaccine without an appointment. A so-called walk-in vaccination line has been opened at the vaccination unit at the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre (Pirkkahalli) at Ilmailunkatu 20. From Tuesday 13 July onwards to 30 July the vaccines will be available from 11 am to 4 pm without an appointment.

2.7.2021 11.50

COVID-19 vaccinations are progressing – check your booster dose location

Coronavirus vaccinations are progressing as planned in Tampere. On Friday 2 July, appointment booking for COVID-19 vaccinations will become available for everyone over 16 years of age. Booster doses will be administered at the Ratina and the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre vaccination units and health centres over the summer. You should check the location of your booster vaccine appointment beforehand on the city’s website as the location may be different from where you received your first dose.