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Taiwan reports first imported case of Zika infection for 2020Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan reports first imported case of Zika infection for 2020

A Taiwanese man who recently returned from Thailand has been confirmed to have the Zika virus, which is the first imported infection this year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.

Taiwan to allow more migrant workers in local farming sectorPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan to allow more migrant workers in local farming sector

Taiwan is expanding the number of migrant workers local farm operators can hire on a trial basis this year, allowing them to work in different areas of the agriculture sector, the Council of Agriculture (COA) said Tuesday.

CECC raises travel notice for Italy to Level 2; travelers advised to practice enhanced precautions

The CECC stated that in response to the international spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, it has listed China (including Hong Kong and Macao) and South Korea under travel notice Level 3: Warning; Japan, Singapore, and Italy under travel notice Level 2: Alert; and Thailand and Iran under Level 1: Watch. The CECC will continue to closely monitor outbreak developments and adjust the listing of affected areas and travel notices when necessary.

Travelers arriving from countries with Level 1 and Level 2 travel warning subject to 14-day self-health management

The Central Epidemic Command Center has raised the travel notice level for certain countries, and details are as follows:
Travel notice level 1: Thailand, Italy and Iran
Travel notice level 2: Singapore and Japan
Starting February 24, 2020, travelers arriving in Taiwan from these countries must conduct self-health management for 14 days.

Premier pledges government aid for industries hit by coronavirusPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier pledges government aid for industries hit by coronavirus

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday pledged that the government will ensure sufficient supplies for combating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and that the resources will be distributed with priority to those most in need. He also instructed the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to redouble support for hardworking businesses vulnerable to the outbreak.

Taiwan expanding travel record data, health ID card integration

The recent addition of travel data to National Health Insurance (NHI) smart cards indicating individuals who have recently traveled to China, Hong Kong, and Macau is to be expanded to include two new countries, the National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) said Sunday.

To strengthen community-based surveillance, groups with foreign travel or contact history or other groups of potential risks included in COVID-19 testing procedure

On February 16, 2020, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) indicated that in response to the expanding global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), in order to early detect suspected cases and prevent community-based and nosocomial spread, the community-based surveillance measure has been expanded to include the following individuals since February 16:

MOFA welcomes Philippine government’s decision to lift travel ban, and calls on WHO to rectify inappropriate classification of TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes Philippine government’s decision to lift travel ban, and calls on WHO to rectify inappropriate classification of Taiwan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) welcomes the decision made by the government of the Republic of the Philippines on February 14 to immediately lift the travel ban on Taiwanese nationals that was recently imposed in response to the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. MOFA thanks all agencies and individuals that provided assistance in bringing about this positive development.

Casino employee confirmed with COVID-19 in Singapore; travelers visiting the site during February 4-9 and displaying symptoms urged to call 1922 for medical attention as instructedPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Casino employee confirmed with COVID-19 in Singapore; travelers visiting the site during February 4-9 and displaying symptoms urged to call 1922 for medical attention as instructed

On February 13, 2020, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) pointed out that the confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Singapore announced on February 11 is an employee at the casino in Resorts World Sentosa Casino.

Taiwan travel ban unrelated to 'One China': Duterte spokesperson

Philippine Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo denied Thursday that the ban on Taiwanese visitors to the country was connected to Manila's "One China" policy, quoting Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, at a regular press conference at the Malacanang Palace.