The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday said it expects imported cases of COVID-19 to further increase today and tomorrow the peak period for international arrivals before the Lunar New Year holiday.
The nation has seen more imported cases of COVID-19 since it implemented a new policy on Tuesday requiring travelers on long-haul flights to undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival.
Those who test positive are taken directly to hospitals from airports.
Most of the recent confirmed cases of COVID-19 were travelers arriving from the US, CECC data showed.
On Tuesday, 58 of the 625 travelers arriving at Taiwan
LUNAR NEW YEAR: The nation is expecting 4,200 international travelers to arrive today and 3,900 tomorrow, as people return home for the holidays, the CECC saidBy Shelley Shan / Staff reporter, with CNA
Taipei, Jan. 13 (CNA) Taiwan on Thursday confirmed 14 new domestic cases of COVID-19, as well as 51 imported cases and one death from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
Taipei, Jan. 12 (CNA) All coworkers of six recent domestic COVID-19 cases employed at two Taoyuan factories have tested negative for the disease, Taoyuan health authorities announced Wednesday, the same day the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported four new domestic and 92 imported cases.
Taipei, Jan. 11 (CNA) Taiwan on Tuesday confirmed 12 new domestic COVID-19 cases and 58 imported cases, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).