On May 2, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that beginning 00:00 Taipei Standard Time on May 4, inbound travelers returning from overseas should complete the COVID-19 Health Declaration and Home Quarantine Notice and confirm if their residence satisfies the home quarantine requirements before boarding.
The United States State Department on Friday launched a “Tweet for Taiwan” campaign calling for Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Assembly (WHA), drawing supportive responses from figures across the U.S. government.
On May 2, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported that 375 additional cases related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were reported on May 1.
Taiwan was among 19 countries that participated in a video conference on the response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, which was held last week by the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). The virtual conference on April 29 focused on "sharing lessons learned regarding COVID-19 response, desires for resuming engagement and exercises in a post COVID world, and a commitment to continued cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region," PACAF said in press release on the weekend.
National Cheng Kung University Hospital unveiled Monday a lightweight protective tent designed to prevent the risk of infection while treating COVID-19 patients. Fang Pin-hui, a physician with the Tainan-based university's Department of Emergency Medicine who helped develop the concept, said doctors must be protected from getting infected, including during intubation after COVID-19 patients suffer respiratory failure.
Saint Christopher's Church in Taipei distributed hundreds of medical face masks to migrant fishermen in Yilan fishing ports on Saturday after receiving a donation from Taiwan's foreign ministry, according to an assistant parish priest.
As for the agricultural aspect of the New Southbound Policy, in 2017, the "Regional Agricultural Development" flagship project was developed under President Tsai Ing-wen's instructions. Based on the vision of "generating reciprocity and prosperity, promoting the common profitability and sustainable development of regional agriculture in our country and New Southbound Policy partner countries, and creating mutual benefits" the related works were carried out actively.
The Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) has helped formed a national team that produces level-3 hazmat and protective gear. The team is now assisting the US and global partners to combat COVID-19. As of writing, Taiwan has donated 15 million surgical masks to support medical personnel in countries facing the coronavirus outbreak and will continue to provide support to the international community.
