Taiwan latest covid-19 policy, information course: Taiwan Centers for Disease Control.
Taiwan’s current covid-19 epidemic is the third level of alert. Taiwan latest covid-19 policy is: All people need to wear masks. No more than 5 people indoors, and no more than 10 people outdoors. Both the markets and the stores are subject to traffic control and real-name systems (CDC’s new tracing system).
Please bring your ID card & a mobile phone (with the function of scanning QRcode), if you do not carry a mobile phone, please prepare a pen with you and cooperate with the store to register.
Taiwan latest covid-19 policy
Taiwan latest covid-19 policy: From May 15 to June 28, 2021, the CDC issued a national epidemic alert to the third level.
The relevant strengthening measures and penalties are as follows:
A. Members of the public must wear a mask all the time when going out. Once a violation of the rule is found, penalties will be imposed without prior warnings.
B. Leisure and entertainment venues that have been ordered to close must not continue operations, and frequent inspections will be conducted at leisure and entertainment venues. For those failing to abide by the rule, the business owner, staff, customers and participants of the gathering at the site will face their respective penalty.
C. Food and beverage vendors should only offer takeout services, and stores and supermarkets should bolster crow control measures. Members of the public are urged to reduce the frequency of visiting supermarkets/stores and buy more at one go.
D. Wedding banquets and public memorial ceremonies of funerals are banned.
E. Religious gatherings or events are fully suspended; places of worship are temporarily closed to the public.
F. Closure of Leisure and entertainment venues, sports competition and exhibition venues and educational facilities.
G. All family or social gatherings involving over 5 people indoors or 10 people outdoors (those living together not included) are suspended; avoid unnecessary movement, activities or gatherings.
H. Self-health monitoring; those with symptoms should seek medical attention.
I. Business venues and places where personal business is conducted should implement crowd and flow control and enforce the wearing of masks and social distancing.
J. Workplaces should follow the epidemic prevention rules in the Guidelines for Enterprise Planning of Business Continuity in Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019, and put individual and work place health management mechanisms into action, as well as measures to maintain business continuity (like working in multiple offices, distance working and flexible working hours).
K. Enhanced disinfection of public places and public transport.
The CECC explained that it has asked all hospitals across Taiwan to suspend visitation (with certain exceptions allowed) and to allow only one person to accompany a patient in the hospital, and that such measures will remain in place during the effective period of the nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert. Regarding long term care facilities, in addition to the visitation ban, long term care facilities must ask residents to avoid going out, unless special circumstances require otherwise. Long term care facilities must also enhance access control and conduct temperature-taking and health monitoring measures among staff, residents, and caregivers or people accompanying residents.
Long term care facilities must also enhance access control and conduct temperature-taking and health monitoring measures among staff, residents, and caregivers or people accompanying residents.
Taiwan latest Entry policy
(Updated on 6/11) Entry restrictions for foreigners to Taiwan in response to COVID-19 outbreak.
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced today that strict border control measures will continue to be implemented during Taiwan’s nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert. In accordance with these measures, entry to Taiwan has been suspended for foreign nationals not holding a valid R.O.C. (Taiwan) Resident Certificate. Exceptions are being considered on a case-by-case basis for emergencies and on humanitarian grounds.
In line with this anti-pandemic policy, R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas missions are halting the processing of visa applications during the nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert. Entry has also been suspended for persons holding a valid visitor visa or resident visa. Foreign nationals requiring entry to Taiwan for emergencies or on humanitarian grounds, such as attending a funeral or visiting a critically ill family member, must receive special permission from the CECC before applying for a special entry permit visa from an R.O.C. (Taiwan) mission.
The abovementioned measures may be adjusted by the CECC at any time in accordance with the status of the pandemic and associated operations.
Taiwan latest covid-19 policy Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Entry restrictions and quarantine requirements for entering Taiwan.
All inbound travelers are required to undergo home/group quarantine according to the laws and regulations in Taiwan. Taiwan latest covid-19 policy Entry Process:
1. Online declaration of home quarantine: Travelers must have a phone number of a telecom service provider in Taiwan and use their mobile phones (1 person, 1 phone) to complete an online health declaration on the Quarantine System for Entry. Travelers with special circumstances can complete the online health declaration at the “Self-Service Registration Area” upon arrival at the airport and receive the Electronic Health Declaration Receipt. In addition, according to the Communicable Disease Control Act, all travelers entering Taiwan are required to truthfully report their travel history and health status, any person who falsifies this information will be fined up to NT$150,000.
2. Electronic Health Declaration Receipt inspection: After travelers complete the online health declaration on the Quarantine System for Entry, travelers should have their passport and Electronic Health Declaration Receipt ready for inspection by quarantine officers.
3. Fever screening at Taiwan CDC quarantine stations: Travelers who do not have fever/ upper respiratory tract infection symptoms or pass the infrared inspection with no abnormalities can directly proceed to the immigration clearance after going through the document inspection. If travelers have fever or upper respiratory tract infection symptoms, they should cooperate with quarantine officers to comply with health assessment and necessary quarantine measures.
4. Immigration Inspection: Any traveler who falsifies his or her travel history, he or she will be fined according to the Communicable Disease Control Act.
5. Complete immigration clearance.
Frequently asked questions about quarantine residence:
1. Taiwan latest covid-19 policy since May 16th, the quarantine residence for the home quarantine has been adjusted to 1 person and 1 room. If the residents are elderly (≧65 years old), young children (≦6 years old), patients with chronic diseases (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or Patients with lung diseases, etc.), or individuals who do not have a separate room (including bathroom), should go to an epidemic prevention hotel to complete home quarantine. Passengers are required to declare information according to the facts. If there is any falsehood, the maximum penalty will be NT$150,000; for those who meet the conditions for staying in epidemic prevention and lodging, the maximum penalty will be NT$1 million if they fail to comply with the regulations.
2. For the health of themselves and their family members, travelers who meet the requirements for epidemic prevention and lodging, please complete the reservation of accommodation outside the country (territory). Booking website: the website of Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transport, so as to avoid delays in boarding and immigration clearance procedures.
Taiwan latest covid-19 policy Source: Taiwan Centers for Disease Control
Is it possible to ride a bicycle during the epidemic?
The global epidemic is severe. Taiwan latest covid-19 policy with most people working at home, being quarantined, and indoor gyms not operating, exercise has become inconvenient. Especially in the context of the current epidemic that has not alleviated, social distancing has to be maintained, so more people ride bicycles and runners.
Cycling can achieve the effect of exercise and sweating. It also helps avoid public transportation, maintain social distance, and exercise easily from A to B while exercising. It is environmentally friendly and labor-saving. This is also the reason why bicycles are sold out of stock during the 2020-2021 epidemic period (laughs)!
During the epidemic period, MathewBike still provide services such as Short-term Bicycle Rental, Touring Bike & Equipment Rental, Road Bike Rental, and Electric Bike Rental. In response to the epidemic regulations, please wear masks around the ride and cooperate with the MathewBike joint registration system to follow Taiwan latest covid-19 policy.
How far is the "safe distance for exercise" to walk, run, or ride a bicycle?
According to CommonWealth Magazine’s article and picture references, in addition to maintaining social distancing during exercise, we should also be careful to prevent infections caused by the virus “slipstream“.
Scientists suggest that the faster you travel, the farther the social distance (movement distance):
1. If you and the athlete move in the same direction and on the same runway, the safe distance should be at least 4-5 meter.
2. In the same way, for those slow-riding bicycles, the slipstream generated is greater, if the person in front of you sneezes, your safe distance should be about 10 meters. And if you are riding a road bike, the safe distance for exercise at this time must be at least 20 meters.
3. If you are riding a bicycle and want to pass the person who just happened to be coughing, you’d better be in a different lanes and keep over 20 meters.
Five Notes For Safety Cycling
In the era of co-existence with covid-19, cyclists must also strengthen epidemic prevention. Therefore, we provide “SAFETY CYCLING” five notes to be followed, and epidemic prevention measures that should be noted during exercise:
1. 【HEALTH】Wear Masks + Mask Holder:Carry 1-2 more masks and store them in a zipper bag to prevent the mask from getting wet due to heat and losing the protective power of the mask.Because there will be a lot of ventilation during exercise, and wearing a mask will cause airtightness and even hypoxia, using a mask holder can reduce the occurrence of hypoxia.
2. 【STRENGTH】: It is necessary to avoid challenging steep mountain roads, and prevent the heartbeat from beating too fast or even exceed the intensity of normal exercise, so as to avoid hypoxemia caused by hyperventilation, which may induce cardiovascular diseases.
3. 【DISTANCE】Keep Social & Movement Distancing: Because of the fast riding speed, the longer the social distancing is required. It is recommended to maintain a healthy social distance of 20-30 meters. It is best to go to places with fewer people to avoid gatherings.
4. 【CLEAN】Carry a small bottle of dry hands or alcohol,in order to do a personal cleanup & washing at any time.
5. 【RIDESOLO】If you need to strictly take into account social distance, we encourage you to ride alone. However, because you sometimes have to face problems when you ride alone, you need to pay special attention to your own health and learn how to repair flat tires.