The metropolitan area’s coronavirus coordination group proposes to the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland that there is no need to extend the restrictions on public events after 30 September 2021.

Helsinki will start administering third COVID-19 vaccine doses to people with severe immune deficiency on Saturday, 18 September. The vaccine is available from vaccination points and pop-up vaccination points without an appointment. It is not possible to book an appointment for a third vaccination.

Helsinki will open a new Helsinki Education Hub on 23 September. The learning and education sector is growing globally and Helsinki Education Hub wants to promote the growth of entrepreneurship in learning and education technology. The aim is to combine learning and education start-ups, Finnish pedagogical know-how and academic research in order to generate new innovations, promote entrepreneurship in the field of educational technology and create new business. At the same time, we want to make Helsinki a capital of learning.

Helsinki residents can get the COVID-19 vaccination without an appointment at the pop-up vaccination point at University of Helsinki City Centre Campus on 17 September and 20–22 September from 11:00–15:00. All students and citizens are welcome to get vaccinated.

A new pilot project improved the safety of trips to and from school for the students of Suutarinkylä Comprehensive School. Enhanced safety combined with a transformed yard area inspired more activity among students.

There have been several coronavirus epidemics in August and September in the City of Helsinki's senior centres, service houses and Helsinki hospitals. At least two clients were diagnosed with infections in six service homes or senior centres.

Ääreen is an art project that involves screening interactive, documentary animations throughout October and showcasing new Finnish and international animation art. The project features exhibitions, screenings, discussions and interviews, bringing together experts in different fields in an open-minded manner and creating multi-artistic experiences for a broad audience to take in.

The regional coordination group of Uusimaa has decided on 9 September that, as a general rule, a COVID-19 test is not required for persons with mild symptoms if they have received two doses of the vaccine and at least a week has passed since the second vaccination, or if they have a history of having had a COVID-19 infection and have received a single vaccination dose at least one week previously, or if they have a history of having had a COVID-19 infection within the previous six months.