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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.

CORONAVIRUS/Close to 40 percent of imported COVID-19 cases found at border: CECC

Close to 40 percent of the country's COVID-19 coronavirus cases were found by Taiwan's border control officials, reflecting the country's success at keeping the virus at bay, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Friday.

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Executive Yuan announces ‘triple stimulus’ voucher program

Premier Su Tseng-chang and his Cabinet officials called a press conference Tuesday to announce a “triple stimulus” voucher program that allows people to purchase NT$3,000 (US$100) worth of vouchers for just NT$1,000. By encouraging spending and stimulating the economy, the program will help Taiwan to turn crisis into opportunity and safely weather the coronavirus pandemic, the premier said.

CORONAVIRUS/Stimulus vouchers to be issued to Taiwan nationals, foreign spouses

Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) announced a stimulus voucher program Tuesday that allows users to buy NT$3,000 worth of vouchers for NT$1,000 (US$33), in an effort to boost consumption. All 23 million Taiwanese citizens and 150,000 foreign and Chinese spouses who hold residency permits, regardless of age or income level, can purchase the vouchers which will be issued from July 15, in both paper and electronic form, Su added.