Travellers to Taiwan must test negative for Covid-19

Starting on Tuesday, all travellers entering Taiwan are required to present negative Covid-19 PCR test results. The test must be taken within three days of departure from the place of origin. Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Centre (CECC) announced the new policy on Nov 18. Health Minister Chen Shih-chung cited the upcoming holiday season and influx of returning Taiwanese as the reasons for the change. Imported infections have risen since October due to an increase in the number of Taiwanese returning to the island as other parts of the world reel from second and third waves of Covid-19 cases. The CECC is anticipating a new wave of infections in the coming months, and hopes the new rule will help to curb the virus' spread. Prior to this month, only foreigners were required to be tested and provide proof of their negative results to enter the island. Taiwanese and those with permanent residency were exempted.<br/>