According to CECC, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that in response to the increased risk of community transmission caused by local cases of unknown sources of infection in Taiwan, it would raise epidemic warning to Level 2: Local Cases of Unknown Sources, effective from today to June 8, a total of four weeks, and would impose restrictions on personal activities, going out, gatherings, business venues, public transportation and other related measures.
Consumption of food and beverages is prohibited on Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) trains, except for physical needs such as taking medicine and breastfeeding.
Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) trains, and intercity buses. Starting May 15, no standing ticket shall be sold for THSR intercity trains and TRA intercity trains.
THSRC mentions, aligning with government policy to prevent COVID-19 spreading issue, THSRC will suspend non-reserved seating service from May 15th to June 8th.
For THSR PASS or One-Way Ticket holders, should you need to take THSR trains during the period, please reserve a seat online before collecting or proceed to a THSR ticket counter to reserve a seat in advance. Apologies for any inconvenience it may cause.
Latest CECC statistics reveal 1,231 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Taiwan and 12 deaths, with 122 patients still receiving treatment at hospitals countrywide.
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