The health ministry says it may mandate COVID-19 tests for all people returning from countries where the disease has taken a high toll. That’s a departure from the current policy of requiring all arrivals go into quarantine but not requiring tests.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Taiwan has increased the number of testing stations nationwide from 11 to 34. With its current testing capacity, Taiwan could conduct 3,800 tests a day if needed.
However, on Wednesday, Deputy Health Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan said he does not feel comprehensive testing is needed, as there have not been any cases of untraceable community transmission.