COVID-19: Recreation sites reopen, but few people going outSLOW START: Amusement parks reported about 100 visitors each, gyms said that attendance was sparse, while theaters are banking on ‘Black Widow’ for helpStaff writer, with CNAMovie theaters, sports centers, gyms, scenic spots and amusement parks across Taiwan reopened after two months yesterday as some COVID-19 restrictions were eased, but crowds generally stayed away. A worker disinfects a cycling machine as a woman exercises at a gym in Taipei yesterday. Moreover, Taoyuan and New Taipei City did not allow movie theaters to open. In Taichung, movie theaters and gyms reopened, although attendance was sparse. Three of Taiwan’s biggest amusement parks — Janfusun Fancyworld in Yunlin County, Lihpao Discovery Land in Taichung and Farglory Ocean Park in Hualien — said that about 100 visitors had entered each of their reopened parks as of noon.

Source: Taipei Times July 13, 2021 15:56 UTC