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In response to spread of Delta variant globally, Taiwan to strengthen quarantine measures for arrivals starting June 27Photos - New Southbound Policy
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In response to spread of Delta variant globally, Taiwan to strengthen quarantine measures for arrivals starting June 27

On June 25, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that starting 00:00 on June 27 (time of arrival in Taiwan), quarantine measures for arriving travelers will be strengthened as the Delta variant continues to spread globally and is highly transmissible. Details about strengthened quarantine measures are listed below.

Level 3 COVID alert to be extended to keep Taiwan safe

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday received a Ministry of Health and Welfare briefing on the status and response of the COVID-19 situation. Since Taiwan entered a Level 3 COVID alert more than a month ago on May 19, the situation has somewhat stabilized and come under better control. The nation cannot let its guard down, however, and the Level 3 alert will be extended until July 12. The premier hopes everyone will work together to keep Taiwan safe.

CECC extends nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert to July 12 and asks for public’s understanding over its decision and joint efforts to fight against COVID-19Photos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC extends nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert to July 12 and asks for public’s understanding over its decision and joint efforts to fight against COVID-19

On June 23, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that after assessing the COVID-19 situation in Taiwan, it has decided to extend its nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert for another two weeks (until July 12) in order to protect the health of people in Taiwan.

In response to spread of COVID-19 Delta variant, PCR testing is required for people completing home quarantine and home isolation periods to protect health of community

On June 22, the Central Epidemic Command Center announced that to prevent the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19, starting June 22, close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases and travelers entering Taiwan from abroad, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, will be required to undergo PCR testing one day prior to the end of home isolation or home quarantine period.

Taiwan thanks US for vaccine doses donationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan thanks US for vaccine doses donation

The U.S. government’s donation of 2.5 million Moderna vaccine doses is sincerely appreciated by the government and the people of Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs June 20.

GCTF virtual workshop on IP protection staged by Taiwan, US, JapanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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GCTF virtual workshop on IP protection staged by Taiwan, US, Japan

A virtual workshop on new developments in intellectual property protection and combating digital infringement was held under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework June 17 and 18 in Taipei City, spotlighting the government’s commitment to safeguarding trade secrets and preventing digital piracy.

Government to remain vigilant amid improving COVID situation

Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Thursday that although the past few days have seen a reduction and stabilization in the number of new COVID-19 cases, there remains the potential for rapid changes in the situation. He called on his executive team to stand ready to adapt and improve the epidemic response to cope with changes arising from mutant strains of the virus, and to refine and review moving forward.

MOFA welcomes Japan defense minister’s statement on cross-strait peace, stabilityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes Japan defense minister’s statement on cross-strait peace, stability

The statement made by Japan Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi June 16 highlighting the importance of cross-strait peace and stability is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA thanks EU, US leaders for supporting cross-strait peace, stabilityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks EU, US leaders for supporting cross-strait peace, stability

The EU-U.S. Summit Statement underscoring the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs June 16.

MOFA thanks G-7 leaders for highlighting peace and stability across Taiwan StraitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks G-7 leaders for highlighting peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

The Carbis Bay communique issued Sunday by leaders of the Group of Seven industrialized nations stressing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said June 14.