Taiwan, Palau launch COVID-19 travel bubble

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TAIPEI: Taiwan and the tiny Pacific island nation of Palau launched a coronavirus travel bubble on Thursday (Apr 1) to promote tourism, in recognition of their success in stamping out the pandemic locally. Passengers must take a polymerase chain reaction test for the virus before being allowed to board their flights but will not be required to undergo quarantine. Advertisement Advertisement Taiwanese Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said the bubble was made possible because “both sides have controlled the epidemic well”. Palau President Surangel Whipps is in Taipei for the inaugural flight, wrapping up a five-day visit to Taiwan . Palau...