Updated on November 25, 2022
Q1. What is the length of the self-initiated prevention period for inbound passengers from abroad?
A1: Beginning at 00:00 on October 13, 2022 (incoming flight's scheduled arrival time), arrivals from abroad will no longer be required to quarantine and will instead undergo a 7-day period of self-initiated prevention. (A 7-day self-initiated prevention should be completed, with the day of arrival being counted as Day 0.)
Q1.自國外入境旅客之自主防疫天數為何?
A1:自111年10月13日零時（航班表定抵臺時間）起，自國外入境旅客入境後免居家檢疫，須進行7天自主防疫（即入境日為第0天起算之7天自主防疫，如10月13日入境，自主防疫期滿日為10月20日24時）
Q2. Can a person stay in a general hotel during the self-initiated prevention period?
A2: Yes. Places suitable to undergo self-initiated prevention should in principle be one's home, a residence of a relative/friend, hotel, or another form of accommodation that meets the one person per room (a private room with a private bathroom) requirement.
Q2: 自主防疫期間可否入住一般旅館?
A2:可以，自主防疫地點以符合1人1室（含獨立衛浴）條件之自宅或親友住所或旅館與民宿為原則。
Q3. When should I do a rapid test during my self-initiated prevention period?
A3: Please perform rapid tests in the following instances:
1.On the day of arrival or the first day of self-initiated prevention period.
2.During the self-initiated prevention period, a negative result from a rapid test taken within two days is required before you go out.
3.If symptoms such as fever, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, coughing, difficulty breathing, abnormal sense of smell or taste, diarrhea, fatigue, or weakness of the limbs occur during your self-initiated prevention period.
Q3：自主防疫期間何時需做快篩檢測？
A3：請民眾於以下時機進行檢測：
1.入境當天或自主防疫第1天。
2.自主防疫期間外出前，需有2日內快篩陰性結果。
3.自主防疫期間如出現發燒、喉嚨痛、流鼻水鼻塞、咳嗽、呼吸困難、嗅味覺異常、腹瀉、全身倦怠、四肢無力等症狀時。
Q4. A negative result from a rapid test taken "within the past 2 days" is required to go out during the self-initiated prevention period. How is this time period calculated?
A4: Individuals that need go out during their self-initiated prevention period can only go out if they have a negative rapid test result on the previous day or the day of going out. For example, if you plan to go out on October 14, a negative result from a rapid test taken on October 13 or October 14 is required.
Q4：請問自主防疫期間外出前須有「2日內」快篩陰性結果，如何計算？
A4：自主防疫期間需外出者，需無症狀且於外出當日或前一日進行快篩且檢測結果為陰性者才可外出。例如：10月14日要外出，需具有10月13日或10月14日快篩陰性結果。
Q5. Who should I report rapid test results to during my self-initiated prevention period?
A5: There’s no need to report your test results. Please carry out rapid tests as needed by yourself.
Q5：我在自主防疫期間快篩檢測的結果，要向誰報告？
A5：無須回報，請民眾自主落實檢測
Q6. Who pays for the rapid test kits given to arrivals?
A6: When arriving passengers enter the country, workers at international ports will give four “COVID-19 antigen self-test” kits to passengers who are 2 years of age or above (based on their age on their date of entry). Please store the test kits appropriately (at room temperature). If you do not receive test kits, please ask an on-site worker and ensure that you receive your test kits before leaving.
Q6：快篩試劑費用由誰支付？
A6：入境時，會由國際港埠工作人員向2歲以上（以入境當日年齡為準）旅客發放4劑快篩試劑，請民眾妥為保管（室溫保存）；如果未拿到快篩試劑，請主動洽詢工作人員，確認已領到快篩試劑後再離開。
Q7. If rapid tests cannot be completed due to not receiving test kits, incomplete contents in test kits, accidental loss, or misuse, is it possible for arriving passengers to receive additional test kits?
A7: Arriving passengers should make sure they claim four rapid test kits upon entry. In principle, no test kits will be reissued after entry.
Q7：如發現入境時未領到快篩試劑、試劑內容物不完整，或因不小心遺失、操作不當等情況導致無法完成快篩檢測，可以補發嗎？
A7：請民眾於入境時主動確認已領到4劑快篩試劑，入境後原則不予補發。
Q8. Can I use public transportation during my self-initiated prevention period? Is there anything else I should be aware of?
A8: Yes. You can go out if you do not have any symptoms and you have a negative result from a rapid test taken within 2 days.
Please comply with the "epidemic prevention measures related to the use of public transportation during a self-initiated prevention period."
Q8.自主防疫期間可否搭乘大眾交通運輸工具嗎?需要注意甚麼事情嗎?
A8:可以，需無症狀且具2日內快篩陰性結果才可外出，並請遵守「自主防疫期間搭乘大眾運輸防疫措施」如下：
1.全程確實佩戴口罩。
2.準備酒精或乾洗手隨時進行手部或座位清潔消毒。
3.車內盡量避免飲食（有需要於用畢後立即佩戴口罩）。
4.儘量避免近距離接觸老人或幼兒等高風險族群。
5.儘量利用離峰時段或前往人潮較少的車廂搭乘。
6.如中央目的事業主管機關就權管業務有另外訂定規範者，則依該規範辦理。
Q9. Can I dine with friends, colleagues, or classmates in a restaurant during my self-initiated prevention period?
A9: Yes. You can go out if you do not have any symptoms and you have a negative result from a rapid test taken within 2 days. If you need to eat, you can eat alone or with specific people in a restaurant. You should put your mask back on immediately when leaving your seat and after finishing your meal.
Q9.我在自主防疫期間可否和朋友、同事或同學聚餐吃飯嗎?
A9:可以，需無症狀且具2日內快篩陰性結果才可外出，如有用餐需要，得於餐廳內獨自或與特定對象共餐，而在離開座位時及餐點使用完畢後應立即佩戴口罩。
Q10. If I test positive with a rapid test during my self-initiated prevention period, what should I do?
A10:
1. If you test positive, please seek medical attention as soon as possible and have your test result confirmed by a doctor through a telemedicine/video consultation, by asking AOCMP 2022 conference secretariat via email or emergency contact:
The Staff will bring your positive test result to a clinic/institution responsible for home care (including public health center) or contact your local health bureau to arrange for you to go to such a clinic/institution. For more information, please visit the What Should I Do If Rapid-tested Positive section (https://www.cdc.gov.tw/ArrivalQuarantine/info_en_1013.html ) on the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control website.
Q10：我在自主防疫期間快篩陽性，該怎麼辦？
A10：
Finally!!! I don't know how to use rapid test kits. What should I do?
A11: Please refer to the instructions of your rapid test kit or the following instructional videos.
If you have further questions, please contact the rapid test kit’s manufacturer.
最後: 我不太會操作快篩試劑怎麼辦？
A11：請您參閱快篩試劑所附說明書或下列操作影片：
中文影片連結：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GySXZV5d9s4
如果仍有疑問，請洽詢配發之試劑廠商。