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CECC announces plans to relax mask rules on public transportation; eased rules scheduled to take effect on April 17 if pandemic situation remains stable

On April 7, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will implement general rules for eased mask requirements on public transportation starting April 17 if the coronavirus situation remains stable and under control. Related details are listed below.

Effective March 20, mild COVID-19 cases exempt from reporting, isolation and should seek medical care immediately if they experience severe symptoms/warning signs; high-risk individuals meeting criteria can still receive oral antiviral medications

On March 16, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) pointed out that the policy exempting people who test positive for COVID-19 on a rapid test and experience mild or no symptoms from reporting and isolation will take effect on March 20 (date of specimen collection). After testing positive on a rapid test, people who develop severe symptoms or warning signs, including shortness of breath or trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, confusion, blue-colored skin/lips or nail beds, inability to eat, drink or take medications, no or a significant reduction in urine output over the past 24 hours, systolic blood pressure <90mmHg, and over 100 heartbeats per minute when not running a fever, are advised to call 119, get a ride from a friend or family member living together, or walk or drive themselves to seek medical attention immediately. People at high risk of severe illness, elderly people 65 years of age and older, pregnant and postpartum women, and individuals with chronic diseases, are advised to seek medical attention immediately so that doctors can evaluate their health conditions and prescribe government-funded oral antiviral medications. This can help reduce their risk of developing complications or death if they are infected with COVID-19.

CECC announces plans to relax indoor mask rules; eased rules scheduled to take effect on Feb. 20 if pandemic situation remains stable

On February 9, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will implement general rules for eased indoor mask requirements on February 20 if the coronavirus situation remains stable and under control. Related details are listed below.

Starting Feb. 7, Taiwan to ease entry and quarantine requirements, lift saliva PCR testing on arrivals from China at airports/ports; arrivals still need to undergo 7-day period of self-initiated prevention and only need to take rapid tests if they have sy

On January 31, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that, effective February 7, 2023 (scheduled arrival time), the saliva-based COVID-19 PCR testing requirement at airports/ports for travelers arriving on direct flights from China and those arriving through the special travel arrangement for Kinmen and Matsu residents will be lifted. The CECC will also end a rule on February 7 that requires travelers arriving from China who transfer through Hong Kong or Macao to present a PCR test result from within 48 hours prior to boarding their flight at the place of departure or a rapid test result from within 24 hours of boarding.

Taiwan to ease current mask mandate and related epidemic prevention measures starting December 1

On November 28, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will loosen its mask-wearing rules and related epidemic prevention measures on December 1; related details are listed below.