Taiwan lifts anti-epidemic measures on 7 June 2020, conditions on covid preventive measures

Report by : Gan Yung Chyan

                 / KUCINTA SETIA

 

Image courtesy : Central News Agency

Taiwan has no local cases for eight weeks in a row, and the epidemic prevention measures have been lifted from 7 June 2020. Chen Shizhong, the commander of the Central Epidemic Epidemic Command Center, said that even if the ban is lifted, the people still have to wash their hands, wear masks, and maintain social distance, so that the new epidemic prevention practices will become a habit, protect themselves, and protect others.

Chen Shizhong said that, in addition to the new life campaign for epidemic prevention, some regions and places still retain the "real joint system". This is also in case there is a confirmed diagnosis in the future, so that people can be contacted when making epidemic adjustments.

Starting 7 June, high-speed rail, Taiwan rail, and national highway passenger transportation have conditions to loosen the ban on masks. It is still necessary to observe the temperature and wear masks when entering the station and getting on the transport. Wear a mask if the commuter cannot maintain a safe distance of more than 1.5 metres. Selling food and drinks on double-rail transportation is permissible while a limit  maximum of 120 tickets per train can be sold. Cinemas still require  body temperature checks, mandatory mask wearing. Crowd control at indoor and outdoor and scenic areas, art exhibitions and night markets.

Chen Shizhong emphasized that the focus of epidemic prevention is still on the internalization of habits. Although the establishment of habits does not guarantee 100% epidemic prevention, the more people who maintain safe distancing and wear masks, the better the community’s protective effect. Adopt the "Plum Blossom" style of mask wearing. Three of the five people wear masks, and a certain degree of protection can be achieved.

Zhang Shangchun, the convener of the command center's advisory group, also said that there are no local covid cases in Taiwan but personal hygiene should be maintained. If someone else wears a mask while another does not, a certain preventive effect can be ensured.