A virtual workshop on preparing for a potential second wave of coronavirus held under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework was staged June 24 in Taipei City, spotlighting the government’s commitment to building an effective disease-fighting network.
Taiwan is planning to relax its border controls to allow the entry of foreign visitors seeking medical attention, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Wednesday. However, all foreign nationals wishing to visit Taiwan for medical purposes will have to first present proof of a negative COVID-19 test, and on arrival in Taiwan, they will be required to self-quarantine for a period of time, Shih said.
Taiwan will begin allowing foreign nationals to apply to enter the country for reasons other than tourism and social visits starting June 29, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced Wednesday. The partial easing of border controls imposed on March 19 is based on recent trends in the global COVID-19 pandemic, and to meet commercial and trade demand and humanitarian considerations, the CECC said at its weekly press briefing.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is releasing a short video on the eve of World Refugee Day 2020 entitled “Taiwan Story—Together Stronger” to share Taiwan’s commitment to international humanitarian assistance, highlight the dedicated participation of its public and private sectors, and thank the private sector for its involvement and efforts.
At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Su Tseng-chang applauded Taiwan for earning recognition from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) as a country free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) where vaccination is not practiced.
Taiwan is designated foot and mouth disease free where vaccination is not practiced by Paris-headquartered World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs June 16.
The government has outlined rules that will let business travelers coming to Taiwan spend less time under quarantine once they arrive. The rules are set to take effect June 22. Business travelers hoping to shorten their period in quarantine will have to apply in advance, and must meet several criteria to be approved.
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.
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.
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.
