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In the 2020 COVID-19 epidemic led to massive restrictions regarding individuals' daily activities in Finland and elsewhere. The sub-studies of the proposal by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare will broadly examine the effects of these restrictions on the society; particularly from the perspective of health and welfare. The sub-studies examine direct effects of the state of emergency on mental health, physical health, economic circumstances of families, services and decision making. In addition, we will examine what are individual, environment-related physical and social risk factors of the corona infection. Results of the sub-studies will provide new information on the health and welfare effects of the COVID-19 epidemic in the population and its subgroups. The results are necessary in preparing to the second wave of the epidemic and other new pandemics. Consequently, future restrictions and preventive measures can be planned based on scientific evidence.