Taipei, May 6 (CNA) Taiwan is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, especially in the northern part of the country, and the government has limited the availability of PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests normally used to confirm positive COVID-19 cases.
Taipei, Dec. 27 (CNA) Those caught smoking outside of designated smoking areas around Taipei Main Station will face fines of up to NT$10,000 (US$361) beginning Jan. 1.
People smoking outside a newly designated area around Taipei Railway Station could face fines of up to NT$10,000, beginning on Saturday.
The zone is part of a raft of city government measures that aim to improve the quality of life in Taipei.
The restricted area is bordered by Gongyuan Road to the east; Zhongxiao W Road Sec 1 to the south; Chengde Road and Chongqing N Road Sec 1 to the west; and Civic Boulevard Sec 1 and Beiping W Road to the north.
People caught smoking in the restricted area would be fined NT$2,000 to NT$10,000 in accordance with the Tobacco
/ Staff writer, with CNAPeople smoking outside a newly designated area around Taipei Railway Station could face fines of up to NT$10,000, beginning on Saturday.