Covid-19 Update: Taiwan Prohibits Foreigners From Entering

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Taiwan prohibits foreigners from entering the island to contain COVID-19

Taiwan’s Health Minister Chen Shih-Chung Wednesday announced that his country will prohibit the entry of foreign citizens from Thursday, except for those who possess residence certificates and diplomatic personnel.

He explained that this measure is necessary because an increase in the number of confirmed cases was detected among Taiwanese citizens who recently traveled abroad.

Taiwan has registered one death from Covid-19 pneumonia, 100 identified cases and 22 patients who have been discharged.

Minister Chen also reported that all persons entering Taiwan from abroad must remain in 14-day home quarantine.​​​​​​​ The Taiwanese government will grant compensation of US$33 per day to those who undergo quarantine.

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