Health Alerts

2021 is turning out to be a peak in the roughly seven year cycle of Pogosta disease, a mosquito-borne Sindbis virus (SINV) infection, and this year’s total of 467 cases is the highest in nearly 20 years. Most cases have been reported from North Savo in Eastern Finland, followed by Central Finland, North Ostrobothnia and the Pirkanmaa region. Disease incidence is highest during autumn and infections are characterised by ‘a rash, mild fever and other flu-like effects — but in more extreme cases can lead to a painful arthritis’. Read more