Taiwan is committed to working with other Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation members to accelerate the cross-border flow of vaccines and related goods to combat the coronavirus pandemic, according to Minister without Portfolio John Deng June 5.
On June 5, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC)announced that it has allocated an approximately NT$4 billion budget and that, starting June 7, 2021, it will use the budget as an incentive for contracted healthcare facilities that offer free vaccinations to members of the public, in order to promote the large-scale COVID-19 vaccination program.
Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said June 3 that Taiwan will continue enhancing its relationship with Japan and contributing to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific as a reliable partner and force for good in the global community.
Following intensive bilateral negotiations, Japan agreed to provide Taiwan with 1.24 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to jointly combat the pandemic. The vaccine doses are scheduled to arrive in Taiwan in the afternoon of June 4. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expresses heartfelt appreciation for Japan’s timely assistance.
After a briefing on Thursday from the Ministry of Health and Welfare on the current status of and response to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19, Premier Su Tseng-chang directed relevant ministries and agencies to continue working on such tasks as preventing the spread of the virus, acquiring and administering vaccines, and curbing disinformation.
On June 2, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will launch a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination program that includes the following three main aspects.
The space development act passed final reading May 31 in Taiwan’s Legislature, laying the foundation for the public and private sectors to fast-track advancement of related next-generation technologies.
Unprecedented support from Taiwan’s allies and like-minded partners around the world for the country’s participation in the World Health Assembly is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said June 1.
Staunch support from the international community for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Assembly is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said May 27.
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) expresses deep gratitude to the Japanese government for considering providing COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan during the tough times Taiwan is facing amid this pandemic.
