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CECC loosens restrictions on applicants requesting COVID-19 testing at their own expense as Taiwan’s coronavirus numbers stabilize

On May 23, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it gradually eased restrictions on applicants for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing considering that domestic coronavirus situation is under control.

Bilingual chatbot on Google Assistant launched; public can use chatbot to gain latest information on COVID-19Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Bilingual chatbot on Google Assistant launched; public can use chatbot to gain latest information on COVID-19

As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread across the globe, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) constantly employs technology to assist in implementing disease prevention efforts. The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) recently established a bilingual chatbot on Google Assistant to serve as another channel for the public to obtain latest information regarding disease prevention.

92 foreign dignitaries congratulate President Tsai via video

A total of 92 foreign dignitaries, including officials with the United States government, have congratulated President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on her inauguration for her second term through video messages, Taiwan's foreign ministry said Wednesday. In a statement issued after Tsai's inauguration ceremony, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said 92 political figures from 41 countries relayed their well-wishes to Tsai and Taiwan in pre-recorded messages.

MOFA thanks diplomatic allies, like-minded countries for strong support extended at virtual 73rd WHA for Taiwan’s participation in WHOPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks diplomatic allies, like-minded countries for strong support extended at virtual 73rd WHA for Taiwan’s participation in WHO

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) sincerely thanks Taiwan’s diplomatic allies and like-minded countries for voicing strong support at the virtual 73rd World Health Assembly May 18 and 19 for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization. This support was particularly appreciated considering that the agenda for this year’s WHA had been significantly shortened and each country was only given two minutes to deliver remarks.

The Statement on Taiwan’s Exclusion from WHAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Statement on Taiwan’s Exclusion from WHA

Taiwan and the United States release statements on Taiwan’s exclusion from the 73rd World Health Assembly on May 19, 2020. Statement from Taiwan side is as following:
Taiwan deeply regrets that the World Health Organization continues to deny Taiwan’s Observer status at the World Health Assembly for political reasons.

CORONAVIRUS/No new COVID-19 cases in Taiwan for 12 consecutive days

Taipei, May 19 (CNA) Taiwan confirmed no new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus for the 12th consecutive day on Tuesday, keeping the total at 440 since the pandemic began late last year, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC). It was also the 37th straight day with no domestically transmitted infections, according to CECC statistics. The last time Taiwan recorded a domestic infection was on April 12.

No new COVID-19 cases in Taiwan for 10th straight day

Taiwan confirmed no new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus for the 10th consecutive day on Sunday, keeping the total at 440 since the pandemic began late last year, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC). It was also the 35th straight day with no domestically transmitted infections, according to CECC statistics. The last time Taiwan recorded a domestic infection was on April 12.

CORONAVIRUS/36 Taiwan nationals return home from Maldives via Kuala Lumpur

Thirty-six Taiwanese nationals stranded in the Maldives by the COVID-19 pandemic returned home on Saturday evening on a regularly scheduled China Airlines (CAL) flight from Kuala Lumpur after reaching Malaysia on a charter flight from Male.

Ministers express deep regret, dissatisfaction as Taiwan yet to receive invitation to virtual World Health AssemblyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Ministers express deep regret, dissatisfaction as Taiwan yet to receive invitation to virtual World Health Assembly

Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu and Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung expressed the government’s deep regret and dissatisfaction that Taiwan had yet to receive an invitation to take part as an Observer in the 73rd World Health Assembly, which is due to commence at 6 p.m. May 18 Taipei time, at a press conference held the same day at the Central Epidemic Command Center.

Taiwan receives exceptionally strong international support for WHO bid; MOFA heartened, sincerely gratefulPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan receives exceptionally strong international support for WHO bid; MOFA heartened, sincerely grateful

After years of unrelenting efforts by the government of Taiwan and civil society, Taiwan’s bid for World Health Organization participation is gaining an increasing amount of international support. As this momentum builds, it highlights the fact that Taiwan’s commitment to a professional, pragmatic, and constructive approach to its WHO bid is the correct one.