If the result of the PCR test is positive then in accordance with the “Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens Positive Case and Quarantine Release Conditions” when an individual displays severe symptoms they are treated at a hospital. In asymptomatic cases or those with mild symptoms the testing agency should report and wait for the health authorities to arrange placement in a medical facility, until they meet the quarantine release conditions.
- Release date ：2021/08/11
- Update date ：2021/08/12
If the result of the PCR test is positive then in accordance with the “Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens Positive Case and Quarantine Release Conditions” when an individual displays severe symptoms they are treated at a hospital. In asymptomatic cases or those with mild symptoms the testing agency should report and wait for the health authorities to arrange placement in a medical facility, until they meet the quarantine release conditions.
- Release date ：2021/08/11
- Update date ：2021/08/12
The test results take 1-2 days
- Release date ：2021/08/11
- Update date ：2021/08/12
Use the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control website to search for designated medical facilities equipped to conduct a PCR test.
https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Category/List/cxGj3XkIJ6EsnGftBfqw7Q
- Release date ：2021/08/11
- Update date ：2021/10/08
1. A self-paid PCR test arranged by a new employer who continues the employment of a foreign worker costs about NT$3,500-7,000. 2. Individuals who have a positive COVID-19 rapid test or who are a close contact of a COVID-19 patient will be contacted by the health authorities to take a free PCR test.
- Release date ：2021/08/11
- Update date ：2021/08/12
1. Only individuals who came into contact with a COVID-19 patient or travelled to an infection hotspot and have a positive COVID-19 rapid test need to take a PCR test. 2. Since July 1, 2021, when a new employer continues the employment of a foreign worker, live-in foreign caregiver or home help, the employer must arrange a PCR test on the first day of employment. Since July 2, 2021, if an employer hires foreign workers subject to a special exemption owing to the death of their care recipient, an employer closing a factory, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, violence, or a designation as a victim of human trafficking, the employer must arrange a PCR test on the first day of employment.
- Release date ：2021/08/11
- Update date ：2021/08/12
A PCR (Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, simplified to RT-PCR) test is the globally recognized standard diagnostic test for COVID-19. It determines whether a specimen contains genetic material from the virus.
- Release date ：2021/08/11
- Update date ：2021/08/12