People must wear masks in eight public venues; local governments and competent authority may announce and impose penalties for violators if necessary

People in home quarantine or isolation should take taxi and ambulance to seek medical care if they develop symptoms to ensure public health and safety

Filipino woman tests positive for COVID-19 after returning to Philippines from Taiwan; CECC and local governments launch investigation

South Korea is removed from CECC’s list of medium-risk countries as its coronavirus situation continues to escalate with risk of nationwide pandemic

Child-sized masks are available for ordering from August 24-26 through eMask System or at convenience stores; CECC assures parents they all will obtain their children’s mask quota

People failing to collect masks pre-purchased during Periods 1-13 can collect unclaimed masks at original pick-up location or new designated store after receiving text messages

CECC confirms 1 more imported COVID-19 case; female case found to have COVID-19 after returning to Taiwan from Mexico

In response to some countries’ reporting of travelers found positive for COVID-19 after they leave Taiwan, CECC launches investigations and conducts contact tracing

Cumulative total of 486 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Taiwan; 457 patients released from isolation

CECC confirms 1 more imported COVID-19 case; male case found to have COVID-19 after returning to Taiwan from Philippines