Quarantine measures loosened for passengers entering Taiwan from Israel & Indonesia

According to the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control, starting October 17, quarantine measures applicable to arrivals from areas under Level 3 travel notice to be restored for travelers with travel history to Israel and Indonesia as the pandemic slows down in the two countries.

On October 15, CECC reported that Israel and Indonesia have passed the peak of COVID-19 infections and seen a downward trend in cases according to its pandemic surveillance data. In consideration of these developments, the CECC announced that it would adjust quarantine measures for arrivals from the two countries starting 00:00 on October 17 (time of arrival in Taiwan).

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No more collective quarantine for passengers entering Taiwan from Israel & Indonesia. (Photo / Provided by Central Epidemic Command Center)

The CECC pointed out that arrivals will be required to stay in a quarantine hotel or a group quarantine facility at their own expense after arrival if they have traveled to Israel or Indonesia (including those who have transited in the two countries) in the past 14 days; all arrivals must undergo three COVID-19 tests: two PCR tests upon arrival and before the end of their quarantine period, and a rapid test during their self-health management period.

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Delta variants continue to spread internationally. (Photo / Retrieved from Pixabay)

The CECC pointed out that the list of key high-risk countries, after adjustment, includes India, the UK, and Myanmar. Travelers with history of travel to the three countries shall stay in group quarantine facilities for the 14-day quarantine and cooperate with the required testing measure during the quarantine period.