NEW LIFESTYLE: The nation has only passed the ‘midterm exam’ by controlling the virus and people must remain alert if it is to pass the ‘finals,’ Chen Shih-chung said

Taipei Times
Date: Jun 08, 2020
By: Lee I-chia / Staff reporter

While the government yesterday largely relaxed restrictions on large gatherings, as well as social distancing and mask-wearing rules, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reiterated the importance of wearing masks and practicing personal protective measures against COVID-19.

The nation has had no new domestic COVID-19 cases for eight straight weeks, and as of yesterday, 430 infected patients had been released from isolation, while only six patients were in isolation waiting for three consecutive negative test results, said Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), who heads the center.

“There have been no domestic cases in eight weeks, so we [decided] to ease domestic restrictions,” he said.“However, strict border controls will remain,” he added.    [FULL  STORY]