Radio Taiwan International
Date: 08 June, 2020
By: Leslie Liao

Taiwan's officials are pushing domestic travel now that COVID-19 has been contained within Taiwan[/caption] Taiwan’s government is promoting local tourism. The country began easing coronavirus-related restrictions on June 7. But the nation’s orders remain strictly regulated and people are strongly discouraged from traveling abroad. 

Transportation Minister Lin Chia-lung is reminding people with a bad case of the travel bug that Taiwan’s scenery is just as beautiful as anywhere else.

On June 7, Taiwan began easing domestic lockdown restrictions. Health officials declared that the coronavirus is under control in Taiwan. Masks are no longer required on mass transportation, as long as people can maintain social distance. But even on the first day back to work after the restrictions were lifted, people are still wearing masks out of habit. 

COVID-19 changed the way people live in Taiwan. But things are slowly, but surely, returning to normal. Special events and exhibitions are taking place again, and people are returning to public spaces. One thing that’s still out of the question: summer holidays overseas.     [FULL  STORY]