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To sit, or not to sit: that is the question for Taipei Main Station

"The hall is a good place to meet because it is comfortable and convenient," said the Indonesian caregiver in her 30s, who took the Taipei Metro from Luzhou, New Taipei. Her friend took the airport MRT from Taoyuan.

VP Lai visits PPE manufacturer Makalot Industrial Photos - New Southbound Policy
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VP Lai visits PPE manufacturer Makalot Industrial

Vice President Lai Ching-te paid a visit June 9 to the R&D center of Makalot Industrial Co., a major producer of personal protective equipment, in southern Taiwan’s Chiayi County, highlighting contributions by the private sector during the coronavirus pandemic.

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).

Taiwan—a force for good in the international community Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan—a force for good in the international community

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.

Taiwan planning to loosen quarantine rules for business travelers

Taiwan is devising regulations that will make it easier for business travelers to visit Taiwan after border restrictions are relaxed, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Monday. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan has barred foreign nationals, with some exceptions, from entering the country since March 19, and all overseas arrivals, including Taiwanese nationals, are subject to a 14-day quarantine upon entry.

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/OCAC to help overseas Taiwanese groups buy surgical face masks

The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) said on Monday that it will serve as a platform to allow overseas Taiwanese groups easier access to buy Taiwan-made surgical face masks, after the government announced the lifting of a ban on the export and open market mask sales on June 1.