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Taiwan donates 15 cryogenic ISO tanks to IndiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan donates 15 cryogenic ISO tanks to India

A total of 15 cryogenic ISO tanks was donated by Taiwan to India May 5, underscoring the commitment of the public and private sectors to assisting the New Southbound Policy target country combat COVID-19.

Love from Taiwan medical supplies touch down in IndiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Love from Taiwan medical supplies touch down in India

A shipment of 150 oxygen concentrators and 500 oxygen cylinders from Taiwan touched down May 2 in India, underscoring the government’s commitment to helping the New Southbound Policy target country combat COVID-19.

MOFA releases Q1 trade promotion report cardPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA releases Q1 trade promotion report card

Efforts by Taiwan’s representative offices boosted foreign trade and investment in the first quarter of 2021 while strengthening the country’s relationship with its allies and like-minded partners, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 3.

CECC removes Laos from its list of medium-risk countries in response to severe local infections in the country; CECC moves Bhutan to the list of medium-risk category as local cases in Bhutan continue to risePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC removes Laos from its list of medium-risk countries in response to severe local infections in the country; CECC moves Bhutan to the list of medium-risk category as local cases in Bhutan continue to rise

On May 5, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that local infections remained severe in Laos and cases rose rapidly in recent weeks in the country. Thus, the CECC will remove Laos from its list of medium-risk countries/region, effective immediately. The CECC also reported that local cases in Bhutan continued to increase. Therefore, the CECC will move Bhutan to its list of medium-risk countries/regions from low-risk countries/regions, effective immediately.

Foreign Minister Wu takes part in Sedona Forum, vows to defend Taiwan’s freedom, democracyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu takes part in Sedona Forum, vows to defend Taiwan’s freedom, democracy

The government is absolutely committed to defending Taiwan’s hard-won freedom and democracy in the face of China’s ongoing campaign of coercion, according to Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

Hospitals and long-term care facilities in Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City to suspend visitation from today to May 17 with certain exceptions; only one person can be allowed to accompany a patientPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Hospitals and long-term care facilities in Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City to suspend visitation from today to May 17 with certain exceptions; only one person can be allowed to accompany a patient

On May 4, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that hospitals and long-term care facilities in Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City would impose visitation restrictions from May 4 to May 17. Related details are listed below.

Starting May 4, Taiwan to impose entry ban on travelers with history of travel to India, except for R.O.C. nationals and non-R.O.C. nationals with ARC; returning R.O.C. nationals and non-R.O.C. nationals with ARC must be quarantined at group quarantine facilities and undergo testing

On May 3, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that beginning 00:00 am on May 4 (arrival time), R.O.C. nationals and non-R.O.C. nationals with an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) who have traveled to India in the past 14 days (those who have transited in India included) would be required to stay at group quarantine facilities and undergo COVID-19 testing after arrival in Taiwan.

CECC strengthens disease prevention and management measures for flight crews of foreign and Taiwanese airlinesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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CECC strengthens disease prevention and management measures for flight crews of foreign and Taiwanese airlines

On May 3, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that in principle, flight crew members of foreign airline companies would be collectively quarantined at only one quarantine hotel which would be determined jointly by the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) and the Taoyuan City Government.

COVID-19 vaccine available to people living with individuals in the first, second and third priority groups and all personnel at medical institutions on May 3Photos - New Southbound Policy
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COVID-19 vaccine available to people living with individuals in the first, second and third priority groups and all personnel at medical institutions on May 3

On April 29, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that beginning May 3, the government-funded COVID-19 vaccine would be available to people living with healthcare personnel, disease prevention and control staff at the central and local governments and front-line workers at high risk of exposure, who are individuals in the first, second and third priority groups.

MOFA thanks US Congress for global campaign backing Taiwan’s WHA bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks US Congress for global campaign backing Taiwan’s WHA bid

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere gratitude to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Committee on Foreign Relations April 28 for initiating a global social media campaign supporting Taiwan’s participation in the 74th World Health Assembly.