MOEA announces COVID-19 restrictions for stores and announcements

Taiwan extends the level 3 Covid-19 alert to fight the recent coronavirus outbreak. 

Under the Level 3 alert, all schools in the country will remain closed until the current semester ends in early July. 

People are required to wear masks at all times when leaving homes. And a ban will be retained on indoor gatherings of more than four people and outdoor gatherings of more than nine people. 

Furthermore, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) also accounted for stricter measures in three public areas, supermarkets, convenience stores, department stores, and Hypermarkets.     

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MOEA announces COVID-19 restrictions for stores and announcements. Image courtesy of MOE.

MOEA announces three requirements for public places: 

1. Capacity control and conduct social distancing: Markets are asked to control the number of people, and make sure people are keeping social distance. Markets and stores have set specific business hours. And people counting systems are set up in public places to avoid gatherings. 
2. Entry control: Markets and stores are asked to set up separate entrances and exits. Markets should arrange staff to guard the entrances and exits. And they have to conduct a real-name registration system for customers to enter the store, take body temperature, wear masks, and provide customers with alcohol disinfection.
3. Clean and disinfect frequently: Markets and stores have to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and public areas, such as public toilets, escalators, elevators, seats, and nursery rooms, etc.   

Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) also accounted stricter measures in three public areas, supermarkets, convenience stores, department stores, and Hypermarkets. Image courtesy of SETN.COM.

As local transmissions rise in Taiwan, it is important to stay alert. Remember to always wear a mask, keep your hands clean, and conduct social distancing. Avoid unnecessary gatherings, but if you have to leave home, avoid touching surfaces outside and change clothes when returning home. 

And if you show any COIVD-19 symptoms, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, diarrhea, etc. 

Call 1922 Hotline immediately, and wait for further instructions.    

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