Ankara: Finland has been experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases recently, with 200 confirmed per week, broadcaster Yle reported Monday.

According to Anadolu Agency, a specialist for the Institute for Health and Welfare, THL, stated that the number of cases increased in autumn, with around 200 lab-confirmed cases recorded per week in recent weeks. Niina Ikonen mentioned that these laboratory-confirmed cases are only a small portion of the actual infections happening nationwide. She indicated that the majority of individuals with COVID-19 are recovering at home and that coronavirus infections are spreading throughout the country.

However, it is noted that this autumn's case numbers are lower compared to the same period last year, when approximately 1,000 lab-confirmed cases were reported weekly.