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Taiwan to launch new ID numbering format for foreign nationals in 2021

A new numbering system for Alien Resident Certificates will take effect Jan. 2, 2021 as part of ongoing government efforts to create a friendly environment for foreign nationals living in Taiwan, the Ministry of the Interior said Dec. 16.

CECC confirms 2 more imported COVID-19 cases; cases arrive in Taiwan from Myanmar and Indonesia

On December 9, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced 2 new confirmed imported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. Those 2 new cases arrived in Taiwan from Myanmar (Case #720) and Indonesia (Case #721).

CECC moves Australia to its list of low-risk countries as local infections in the country are brought under control

On December 9, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced 2 new confirmed imported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan, Cases #720-721). As of writing, a cumulative total of 113,230 cases related to COVID-19 have been reported in Taiwan among which COVID-19 has been ruled out in 111,291. Of these reported cases, infection with COVID-19 was laboratory-confirmed in 720 cases.

Starting on December 4, Taiwan to suspend entry of all Indonesian migrant workers for two weeks

On November 30, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it would temporarily suspend entry of all Indonesian migrant workers coming to Taiwan to work for two weeks, from December 4 until December 17, in response to the escalating coronavirus situation in Indonesia and to ensure domestic epidemic prevention efforts and to reduce imported infections through Indonesian migrant workers.

Starting from November 30, entry of Indonesian migrant workers arranged by six more Indonesian employment agencies is temporarily suspended

On November 30, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that COVID-19 continued to spread in Indonesia.

Starting from November 27, entry of Indonesian migrant workers arranged by two more Indonesian employment agencies is temporarily suspended

On November 27, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that the coronavirus pandemic continued to spread in Indonesia.

CECC removes Mongolia from its list of medium-risk countries due to the escalating coronavirus situation in Mongolia and moves Singapore and Cambodia to the list of low-risk countries

On November 25, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced five new confirmed imported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. As of writing, a cumulative total of 108,223 cases related to COVID-19 have been reported in Taiwan among which COVID-19 has been ruled out in 106,548. Of these reported cases, infection with COVID-19 was laboratory-confirmed in 623 cases. Of the 623 confirmed cases, 531 are imported; 55 are indigenous; 36 are naval crew members aboard the Pansh

Starting from November 20, Indonesian migrant workers are required to undergo quarantine at group quarantine facilities after entry, and entry of migrant workers arranged by four Indonesian employment agencies is temporarily suspended

On November 18, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that Indonesian migrant workers would be required to undergo quarantine at group quarantine facilities after arrival in Taiwan, effective from November 20, to ensure domestic epidemic prevention efforts and to reduce imported cases among Indonesian migrant workers.

Fall-winter COVID-19 prevention program to be launched on December 1; CECC urges the public and healthcare facilities to follow related measures

On November 18, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it would launch the Fall-winter COVID-19 Prevention Program on December 1 to enhance border quarantine control and to strengthen community prevention and medical response measures. The CECC urges the public and medical institutions to follow these measures.

Global coronavirus situation continues to escalate; travelers returning to Taiwan must follow epidemic prevention measures and home quarantine requirement

On November 4, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced one new confirmed case (Case #569) of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As of writing, a cumulative total of 102,790 cases related to COVID-19 have been reported in Taiwan among which COVID-19 has been ruled out in 101,351. Of these reported cases, infection with COVID-19 was laboratory-confirmed in 568 cases.