The current Level 2 COVID-19 alert has been extended for another two weeks to
Oct. 4.

Taiwan has been under the Level 2 alert since July 27, and it was to expire
on Sept. 20 before the CECC announced a two-week extension for a fourth time.

Under the Level 2 alert, people need to wear a face mask when they are
outside their residence, and the number of people attending indoor and
outdoor gatherings will remain capped at 80 and 300 people, respectively.

Certain entertainment venues, such as dance halls, bars, clubs and KTV
parlors, will still not be allowed to open.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced a set of new rules on
holding conventions and trade fairs.

They require organizers to submit a disease prevention plan to local
governments three weeks before the scheduled event.

And at least 60 percent of the people working at an event must have received
at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot.