FACT SHEET: TAIWAN ON THE SPREADING OF THE 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
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Taiwan has taken all measures needed to contain the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), and all the measures have been strictly implemented and followed.
Taiwan has closely monitored the situation of the 2019-nCoV in China and around world since the outbreak, and has taken stringent measures to prevent the spread of this new disease. Major measures having been taken are as follows:
On 15 January 2020, Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control identified Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens as fifth-category notifiable communicable disease.
On 20 January 2020, Taiwan established the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) in charge of coordinating inter-agencies efforts to prevent the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus infection.
On 21 January 2020, Taiwan issued travel advisory to avoid unnecessary travel to Wuhan, China.
On 23 January 2020, Taiwan suspended flights to Wuhan and reduced flights to other parts of China.
On 24 January 2020, Taiwan suspended tourist groups to China and demanded that all tourist groups from Hubei province leave Taiwan.
On 24 January 2020, CECC integrated resources across government agencies, reinforced quarantine measures at international (including cross-strait) airports and ports, strengthened communication with the public, and raised public awareness about the disease, with a view to minimizing public panic.
On 26 January 2020, Taiwan restricted entry of Chinese citizens and urged healthcare facilities to reinforce reporting of suspected cases and the public to abide by prevention measures being implemented.
On 26 January 2020, Taiwan banned all Chinese citizens from Hubei province to enter Taiwan.
On 26 January 2020, all applications under the “Mini-three-links” to visit Kinmen, Matsu and Penhu were suspended. Those who have been granted entry permits must postpone their travel until further notice.
On 27 January 2020, all entry permit applications of Chinese citizens for tourism purpose were suspended.
On 28 January 2020, Taiwan issued travel advisory to avoid unnecessary travel to China.
On 29 January 2020, Taiwan used electronic device to monitor those who are under self-quarantine.
On February 1 2020, Taiwan imposed the 14-day self-quarantine rule on those who had travel history to Guandong province and banned Chinese nationals living in Guandong province to enter Taiwan.
Taiwan will continue to take all necessary measures to contain the spread of the 2019-nCoV among countries.
