Taiwan relaxes COVID-19 rules for cruise liners. Inbound passengers no longer need to present a negative rapid COVID-19 test result, but they are required to test if they have any symptoms

05/03/2023

Taiwan has further eased COVID-19 protocols for international cruises in an attempt to boost tourism, the Maritime and Port Bureau announced yesterday (Mar 04).
Effective immediately, Taiwan no longer requires inbound passengers to present a negative rapid COVID-19 test taken on the day of arrival in Taiwan or the previous day, the bureau said in a statement.
Instead, passengers only need to conduct a test if they have symptoms, the bureau said, adding that they must quarantine onboard if the result is positive.
Full story https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/03/05/2003795508

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