Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

Q1: What events do the “COVID-19 Response Taipei City Hall Event Hosting Guideline" released by Taipei City Hall apply to?
A: The “COVID-19 Response Taipei City Hall Event Hosting Guideline” only regulates events hosted by agencies of the Taipei City Hall. Non-governmental events co-hosted or sponsored by the Taipei City Hall are recommended to follow the guideline but are not required to, and therefore do not require submission and review. Non-governmental and private event hosting should reference the Guidelines for Large-Scale Public Gatherings announced by the central government or press releases.
 
 
Q2: When should the “COVID-19 Response Taipei City Hall Event Hosting Guideline,” released by Taipei City Hall, be applied?
A: Events hosted by agencies of the Taipei City Hall should follow the “COVID-19 Response Taipei City Hall Event Hosting Guideline,” released by Taipei City Hall, starting August 13, 2020, but the guideline is subject to adjustment at any time depending on the condition of the pandemic.
Q3: What events need to be submitted to the Department of Information and Tourism for review?
A: Indoor events with 100 or more people and outdoor events with 500 or more people hosted by agencies of the Taipei City Hall. If the event must take place, the hosting party (agencies belonging to the Taipei City Hall) shall submit information to the Department of Information and Tourism for review (The Department of Information and Tourism along with the Department of Health will review jointly). Once approved, the event may be held (the number of people for this case is calculated by those assembled at the same location simultaneously). 
Q4: Do non-governmental events co-hosted or sponsored by the Taipei City Hall need to follow the “COVID-19 Response Taipei City Hall Event Hosting Guideline?”
A: Appliance of the “COVID-19 Response Taipei City Hall Event Hosting Guideline” is recommended, not enforced, but it is reminded that pandemic prevention awareness spreading and various on-site preventative measures should be in place.
Q5: Do non-governmental events co-hosted or sponsored by the Taipei City Hall need to be submitted to the Department of Information and Tourism for review?
A: Non-governmental events co-hosted or sponsored by the Taipei City Hall, both indoor and outdoor events, do not require submission and review, but please reference the Guidelines for Large-Scale Public Gatherings announced by the central government or press releases. 
Q6: Do private non-governmental events need to follow the “COVID-19 Response Taipei City Hall Event Hosting Guideline?”
A: No, private non-governmental indoor or outdoor large-scale events may reference the Guidelines for Large-Scale Public Gatherings announced by the central government.
Q7: Do private non-governmental events need to be submitted to the Department of Information and Tourism for review?
A: Private non-governmental indoor or outdoor large-scale events all do not need to be submitted to the Department of Information and Tourism for review.
What is the application method, submission time, and review time for indoor events with 100 or more people and outdoor events with 500 or more people hosted by agencies of the Taipei City Hall? 
A: For indoor events with 100 or more people and outdoor events with 500 or more people hosted by agencies of the Taipei City Hall that must take place, the hosting party should submit a review form and countermeasure plan to the Department of Information and Tourism to apply (utilizes digital form applied online). Review time is around 1 week. 
 
Q9: What are the criteria of review for events with 100 or more people and outdoor events with 500 or more people hosted by agencies of the Taipei City Hall?
A: Must completely fulfill the following review criteria and be approved by the Department of Information and Tourism:
1. Indoor activities entering and exiting crowd traffic control.
2. Indoor activities entering and exiting staff health monitoring.
3. Indoor activities use real name registration.
4. Place dry hand sanitizer or alcohol at monitored points.
5. Activity staff two-week prior health control.
6. If unable to maintain social distancing (indoor 1.5 meters, outdoor 1 meter), masks should be worn at all times.
7. Venue should undergo daily disinfection.
8. No setting up food stalls and no eating and drinking.
Q10: For indoor events hosted by agencies of the Taipei City Hall, what information must the participant name record include?
A: Must at least include the full name, cell phone number, travel record, health condition, and such for easier managing and subsequent tracking.
Q11: For 100 people or more indoor events and 500 people or more outdoor events hosted by agencies of the Taipei City Hall, what contents should be included in the countermeasure plan to be submitted and reviewed?
A: Pandemic prevention countermeasure plan must include onsite crowd flow planning and temporary separation space that apply to each specific cases, medical support (such as having professional medical personnel stationed or grasping neighboring and close by medical resources), creating communication pathway to relevant authorities and process for reporting Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogen (hotline number “1922”) and such.