Taiwan calls off supporting leave for COVID-19 cases with mild or no symptoms

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As such, military personnel, civil servants, teachers, and students can apply for leave when needed, during the self-health management period, according to the regulations of their respective authorities.

Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control has announced the adjustment of the ‘0+n self-health management scheme’ for individuals who test positive for COVID-19 with mild or no symptoms.

Starting from 15 August 2023, relevant individuals can end their self-health management period when five days have passed, shortening from the original 10 days.

In fact, since 20 March this year, mildly infected individuals are no longer required to report their positive tests or undergo isolation.

Meanwhile, after consulting with experts and discussing with the relevant authorities, supporting leave which was not included in the calculation of the entitled sickness days and had no adverse effect on attendance bonuses, will no longer be granted to military personnel, civil servants, teachers and students during their self-health management period. They shall take leave during the self-health management period according to the regulations of the authorities in-charge.

Suggestions on the return-to-work arrangement of positive-tested medical care workers will be discussed.

Other epidemic measures during the self-health management period remain unchanged. Individuals are advised to rest at home if they experience symptoms, avoid going out unless necessary, and wear a mask at all times when outside. Elderly people aged 65 or above, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases, or individuals who are immunocompromised or have a weak immune system are advised to seek medical consultations if they test positive for COVID-19.

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