Ministry of Defense determined military capabilities will not be weakened by Wuhan coronavirus
Taiwan News
Date: 2020/03/14
By: Ching-Tse Cheng, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
MND issues travel ban for all military personnel in Taiwan. (CNA photo)
In an interview with CNA, MND Spokesman Shih Shun-wen (史順文) said the military has temporarily suspended all overseas travel to maintain Taiwan's national security. He said the ban will also help prevent the virus spreading.
Shih said the decision was taken following advice from Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) and coronavirus prevention should be treated like a battle. He added the MND has requested that military camps stop granting overseas travel leave and soldiers who have already been granted permission should postpone their trips.
Shih noted that soldiers who need to travel for emergency reasons will still be able to do so with special approval, but will be placed under 14-day quarantine upon their return. He stressed that troops will continue to train and retain their combat capability to protect the country
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