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Timeline COVID-19
- 401WHO convened the second IHR Emergency Committee on Novel Coronavirus. Director-General Tedros once again praised China for its epidemic prevention measures, and also summarizes recommendations of the committee in seven key areas.
- 402The Philippines reported the first COVID-19 death outside of China.
- 403Universities and colleges postponed the new semester until Feb 25th.
- 404First chartered flight returned to Taiwan from Wuhan, China carried 247 Taiwan citizens. They underwent group quarantine for 14 days and 1 passenger was tested positive and was hospitalized.
- 405Cruise ships with confirmed or suspected cases 28 days prior to entry or cruise ships that docked within China, Hong Kong, and Macau within 14 days were not allowed to dock in Taiwan.
- 406Zhejiang Province, China listed as a Level 2 Epidemic Area. Chinese nationals residing in Zhejiang Province banned from entry into Taiwan. Taiwan citizens who had prior travel history in Zhejiang before returning to Taiwan were requested to undergo home quarantine.
- 407Mask rationing plan 1.0 came into effect. Individuals need to present National Health Insurance (NHI) Card at contracted pharmacies to register and purchase face masks.
- 408Taiwan citizens with recent travel history to China, Hong Kong, and Macau were requested to undergo a 14-day home quarantine.
- 409All major television and radio broadcast channels requisitioned by the government to broadcast major epidemic prevention informaiton.
- 410With sufficient COVID-19 vaccines procured for children, all children willing to get vaccinated can receive vaccination
- 411To protect health of care recipients and staff in care institutions and disadvantaged groups, free rapid antigen test kits will be given to such institutions and individuals
- 412COVID-19 government-funded vaccination appointment system includes BNT vaccine as an option for vaccine brand preference starting August 28; AZ vaccine are available for seventh round of vaccinations and booking appointments will start at 10 a.m. on August 29
- 413Travelers entering into Taiwan through the “Mini Three Links” without showing symptoms were requested to undergo a 14-day home quarantine starting from Feb 3rd. Asymptomatic travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macau were requested to undergo self-health monitoring. Individuals with upper respiratory symptoms needed to undergo a 14-day self-health monitoring regimen, despite testing negative for COVID-19.
- 414China, Hong Kong, and Macau listed as a Level 2 Epidemic Area. All entry of Chinese nationals to Taiwan were suspended.
- 415International cruise ships denied permission to dock in Taiwan.
- 416Guangdong Province, China listed as a Level 1 Epidemic Area.
- 417Visa and entry control measures implemented for foreign individuals who have traveled to and/or lived in China within the past 14 days.
- 418Cruise ship SuperStar Aquarius docked Taiwan. Onboard quarantine measures implemented and 128 passengers tested negative for COVID-19 were allowed to return home for self-health monitoring for 14 days.
- 419In order to provide optimal care for patients with special medical needs, face masks were provided by medical institutions to patients.
- 420Travel Notice Level for several countries raised in light of the COVID-19 status (1) Hong Kong and Macau raised to Level 3 (Warning). (2) Singapore raised to Level 2 (Alert). (3) Thailand raised to Level 1 (Watch).
