(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Taiwan authorities adjust their anti-epidemic policy: "General screening" for entry into China will be implemented on July 2
China News Service, Taipei, July 1. The Taiwan authorities’ "Pandemic Epidemic Command Center" announced on July 1 that in response to the spread of the "Delta" mutant strain of the new crown virus, from July 2 onwards, all travelers must travel to Taiwan when entering Taiwan. During the quarantine period, they will receive a nucleic acid test; and during the quarantine period, they will be subjected to a “quick home screening” test.
Data on that day showed that there were 47 newly confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia and 13 deaths in Taiwan.
There was no new confirmed case on the day of the cluster infection of the "Delta" mutant strain that broke out recently in Pingtung County.
The Central News Agency, United News Network, and China Times News reported that due to the local presence of the "Delta" mutant strain, the Taiwan authorities have announced that starting from June 26, it will start from the United Kingdom, Brazil, India, Peru, Israel, Bangladesh and Indonesia7 Those who enter a “key high-risk area” must undergo nucleic acid testing before the entry and isolation period expires, and must be admitted to a centralized quarantine station; entering other areas must stay in an anti-epidemic hotel and be screened before the quarantine period expires.
Taoyuan Mayor Zheng Wencan, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Qimai, New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi and others have recently called on the authorities to implement "general screening" on inbound passengers.
In response, the “command center” announced on the 1st that in addition to maintaining the current measures for passengers entering the “key high-risk areas”, an additional “quick home screening” test will be required during the quarantine period from 10 to 12 days. , A nucleic acid test will be carried out within 12 to 14 days of the quarantine period, and a "fast home screening" test will also be carried out within 10 to 12 days of the quarantine period.
All incoming passengers, as long as the test result is positive, the virus gene sequencing is required.
The "United Daily News" editorial stated that in addition to the "general screening" of entry, the authorities should also obtain sufficient, safe and effective new crown vaccine as soon as possible to establish better protection.
According to statistics, as of July 1, Taiwan had 271 deaths after being vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine (AZ vaccine), with the youngest being only 2 months old.
The "command center" responded that the deceased "mostly had a history of chronic diseases."
In addition, the Modena vaccine will be available for vaccination on July 1.
In Taipei, New Taipei, Tainan and other places, there was an appointment crowd that day, and a large number of elderly people lined up for vaccination.
The "command center" also announced 3 imported cases from abroad on the same day, entering the country from Indonesia and the Philippines.
So far, a total of 14,853 confirmed cases have been confirmed in Taiwan, of which 13,625 have been confirmed locally; 661 have died and 653 have died locally.
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