Level 3 alert extended with some relaxations

Courtesy of ICRT

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is extending its nationwide level 3 coronavirus alert, but easing some regulations to allow more social activities.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the current level 3 alert will be maintained for at least another two weeks (until 26 July) because there is still a risk of community spread.

However, the minister says some of the restrictions on daily and social activities will be eased, starting from next Tuesday (13 July).

That will see the resumption of onsite restaurant dining, but seating arrangements must adhere to social distancing rules and plastic shields need to be set up between tables.

Customers are suggested to limit their onsite dining at restaurants to one hour per person, and will be required to wear face masks at all times, except when they are eating.

Some scenic spots and facilities such as libraries and museums will be permitted to reopen, if social distancing regulations are observed and people wear face masks at all times.

Sports centres, golf courses and gyms will also reopen, with social distancing and mask wearing mandated.

But showers will remain closed and the rental of personal gear will not be permitted

Swimming pools will remain closed as will beaches and mountain lodges.

And other types of recreational venues where the mask rule cannot be easily imposed, such as KTVs, bars, nightclubs and dance halls will also remain closed.