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Taiwan declared FMD-free without vaccination

Taiwan and the offshore counties of Penghu and Matsu have been officially declared a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) free zone where vaccination is not practiced, Taiwan's Council of Agriculture (COA) announced Tuesday.

MOFA’s 6th Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition opens with total prize pool of NT$830,000Photos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA’s 6th Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition opens with total prize pool of NT$830,000

The Ministry of Foreign Affair’s 6th Trending Taiwan Short Film Competition is accepting entries from June 15 to July 31. This year, in addition to the existing open category, which encourages entries that showcase Taiwan’s unique local stories, a new pandemic-prevention category has been added.

Taiwan—a force for good in the international communityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan—a force for good in the international community

The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has once again shown that disease knows no borders and that no gaps should exist in the global epidemic prevention network. Working on the frontline against COVID-19, Taiwan has been widely recognized by the international community for its advance preparations and actions.

CORONAVIRUS/No new cases of COVID-19 as CECC switches to weekly briefings

Taiwan reported no new cases of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Wednesday, leaving the total number of cases at 443 since the outbreak began late last year, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).

Employers of migrant workers can apply for contract extensions: MOL

Employers of migrant workers whose contracts end between June 17-Sept. 17 can apply for three-month contract extensions, the Ministry of Labor's (MOL) Workforce Development Agency said Tuesday, citing the need to reduce international travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dedicated COVID-19 website goes online and provides information on Taiwan’s major measures taken to combat COVID-19

To share Taiwan’s epidemic prevention efforts and measures taken in the fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Ministry of Health and Welfare established a dedicated COVID-19 website called “Crucial policy for combating COVID-19”.

CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan launches website to share COVID-19 experience worldwide

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has launched a website to share with the world the successful policies that Taiwan has implemented in its prevention efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Sunday.

CORONAVIRUS/CNA graphic: COVID-19 restrictions lifted

Taiwan began lifting COVID-19 related restrictions on June 7. Here is a list of eased measures.

Taiwan expected to resume pork exports later this year

Taiwan will resume fresh pork exports in the second half of 2020 if it is named next week, as expected, as a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) free country where vaccination is not practiced, the Council of Agriculture (COA) said Monday.

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Former VP Chen discusses Taiwan Model in UK Parliament meeting

Former Vice President Chen Chien-jen took part in a U.K. Parliament committee meeting via videoconferencing June 3 to share the success of the Taiwan Model for combating coronavirus, spotlighting global recognition for the country’s successful epidemic response measures.