Non-quarantining concertgoers fined in Covid-free Taiwan

Seven people who snuck out of isolation to attend a new year's eve show by Mayday have been fined up to US$2,460 each

Mayday perform in Taoyuan on 31 December © 五月天 Mayday/Facebook

Seven people who attended attended a stadium concert on new year’s eve instead of self-isolating have been fined by Taiwanese authorities for endangering public health.

The concertgoers – who had been ordered to observe ‘self-health management’ (ie self-isolate/quarantine) after coming into contact with someone infected with Covid-19 – went to see veteran Mandopop band Mayday perform at Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium near Taipei on 31 December.

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Over 22,000 people attended the show, according to Taiwan News, part-way through which “news…

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