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CECC confirms 2 more imported COVID-19 cases; cases arrive in Taiwan from the UK and India

From Centers for Disease Control 2020-12-31

On December 31, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced two new confirmed imported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. The two new cases arrived in Taiwan from the United Kingdom (Case #799) and India (Case #800).

Foreign ministry to stream Taipei 101 New Year’s fireworks show

From Radio Taiwan International 2020-12-31

The foreign ministry is set to stream the 2021 Taipei New Year’s fireworks show on its YouTube channel Trending Taiwan. The footage will cover 360 degrees, and viewers will be able to manipulate the footage so that they can view the show from their preferred point of view.

Premier reflects on 2020’s successful COVID-19 response

From Executive Yuan 2020-12-31

Premier Su Tseng-chang on Thursday said the Cabinet’s policy decisions early on in the COVID-19 outbreak ensured the safety and welfare of the people of Taiwan for the entire year. He encouraged the Cabinet team to continue promoting policies in the new year that will benefit the people's welfare and push Taiwan ahead.

MOFA stages youth leadership seminar in Taipei

From Taiwan Today 2020-12-30

A seminar on challenges and opportunities for the younger generations amid COVID-19 was staged Dec. 29 in Taipei City as part of government efforts to foster the development of next-generation leaders

CECC confirms 2 more COVID-19 cases; two asymptomatic Philippine migrant workers found to have COVID-19 before end of quarantine period

From Centers for Disease Control 2020-12-30

On December 30, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced two new confirmed imported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. Both cases, Case #797 and Case #798, arrived in Taiwan from the Philippines.

CECC imposes entry restrictions and quarantine measures for non-R.O.C. nationals starting from January 1, 2021, and tightens quarantine measures for travelers coming to Taiwan starting on January 15, 2021

From Centers for Disease Control 2020-12-30

On December 30, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has continued to spread around the globe.

Premier Su praises container terminal development in Kaohsiung

From Taiwan Today 2020-12-30

Premier Su Tseng-chang officially launched construction of a new container terminal in Kaohsiung Dec. 29, reaffirming government commitment to enhancing the southern port city’s competitiveness.

CECC confirms 2 more imported COVID-19 cases; cases arrive in Taiwan from the Philippines and the US

From Centers for Disease Control 2020-12-29

On December 29, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced two new confirmed imported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. The two new cases arrived in Taiwan from the Philippines and the United States.

MOFA thanks US President Trump for signing into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, including bill language of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 and funding for the GCTF

From Public Diplomacy Coordination Council, MOFA 2020-12-28

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) welcomes and expresses gratitude for the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 that US President Donald Trump signed into law on December 27. The bill included language of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 and US$3 million in funds for the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF). This serves as testament to the robust US support for Taiwan-US relations.

CECC confirms 3 more imported COVID-19 cases; cases arrive in the Philippines and Indonesia

From Centers for Disease Control 2020-12-28

On December 26, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced three new confirmed imported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. Those three new cases arrived in Taiwan from the Philippines (Case#782-783) and Indonesia (case #784).