Friday, September 23, 2022

Taiwan - The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced weekly cap will be increased from the current 50,000 to 60,000O and on-arrival saliva PCR testing for arrivals when they arrive at airport/port (D0) will be ended

On September 22, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that the measures listed below are scheduled to be relaxed, effective 00:00 on September 29 (incoming flight's scheduled arrival time), after the pandemic situation will be observed for a week.

I. Weekly cap on arriving travelers: in principle, the weekly cap will be increased from the current 50,000 to 60,000.

II. Testing measures:
A. On-arrival saliva PCR testing for arrivals when they arrive at airport/port (D0) will be ended. Instead, four rapid test kits will be given to arrivals aged 2 and older by workers at international airports/ports upon arrival. Arrivals can use the test kits during the first three days and the self-initiated epidemic prevention period.

B. Travelers who have experienced any suspected COVID-19 symptoms in the 14 days before arrival should voluntarily report their symptoms on the Quarantine System for Entry. Such travelers should receive a health assessment by a quarantine officer upon arrival and cooperate in undergoing a test at the airport/port or the hospital.


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