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From January 29 onward, screening stations will be set up in the five main island airports, Kaohsiung International Cruise Terminal and Tainan Jiangjun Fishing Harbor. Travelers with symptoms within 1
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    On January 28, the Penghu County Government indicates that collaborating with the planning of Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), from January 29 onward, screening stations will be set up in Songshan, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan and Kaohsiung Airports, as well as in Kaohsiung International Cruise Terminal and Tainan Jiangjun, Fishing Harbor of Dongjiyu route. Within 14 days prior to traveling, travelers must test negative on COVID rapid test, or present proof of negative COVID viral test no more than 24 hours prior, before they are allowed on board, either by flight or boat, to Penghu County.

    The Penghu County Government stresses that travelers with COVID-19 symptoms found on-site are required to postpone their traveling plan, and should go to a hospital for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. After samples are taken, they are required to wait for the results at home. For the journey home, they are not allowed to take public transportation.

    The Penghu County Government indicates that for those who have had COVID symptoms in the past 14 days, under the instructions and supervision of the official on-site, they must use a COVID home test kit. Only those who test negative are allowed to continue traveling. Those who test positive, have to go to a hospital for a PCR test. Those who test negative on COVID rapid test on the day of departure or 24 hours before, or can present proof of negative PCR test report are exempted from the on-site screening.

    The Penghu County Government further explains that those who have no COVID-19 symptoms on the spot or in the past 14 days, may opt for a rapid test voluntarily, but must complete the test and obtain a negative test result before they are allowed on board.

    The Penghu County Government illustrates that for travelers who test positive and not allowed on board, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications shall assist the airlines in processing the refund without incurring any administrative fees.

    The Penghu County Government points out that according to the central government, travelers departing for offshore islands should submit or fill in the Health Declaration Card when reporting at the airports or harbors. As during the Lunar New Year, the number of travelers will be large, members of the public are advised to visit https://reurl.cc/RjzKrg to download and fill in the Health Declaration Card beforehand and submit to the airport officials to avoid a long waiting process.

    The Penghu County Government calls upon the travelers without symptoms to complete the boarding process 60 minutes before departure to avoid delay during the Lunar New Year period. Travelers who have symptoms 14 days before traveling and opt for a rapid test, are encouraged to report to the airport 90 minutes before departure.

    The Penghu County Government reminds travelers to avoid taking public transportation if they have symptoms of a cold, upper respiratory tract infection or pneumonia. They should go to hospitals for screening and medical attention, as well as reducing contact with other travelers for the sake of endemic prevention.
Update:2022-02-16
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