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Taiwan extends the Level 3 Covid-19 alert to 6/28

According to The China Post, the Executive Yuan announced on June 7 that the level 3 epidemic warning in Taiwan will be extended for two more weeks, till June 28.This indicates that schools will remain closed till the summer as well.More articles: I have infected COVID-19. What should I be aware of?Executive Yuan spokesperson Lo Ping-cheng (羅秉成) explained that during the meeting held today, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) decided to extend the level 3 epidemic warning and asked that all schools in the nation cooperate with the new policy.The details will be announced by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC, 中央流行疫情指揮中心) in the afternoon, Lo said.More articles: Social Distancing App helps with the coronavirus preventionThe China Post mentions, during the meeting, Su also asked that the Ministry of Education prepare all necessary precautions in anticipation for the “Advanced Subjects Test” that will take place on July 3 to July 5.This includes staff worker vaccination plans and conducting suitable pathways and routes to decrease the chances of cross-contamination should one of the students be infected.Here are the details announced by the Central Epidemic Command Center.According to CECC, Disease prevention and control implemented under the Level 3 epidemic alert are listed below:Members of the public must wear a mask all the time when going out. Once a violation of the rule is found, penalties will be imposed without prior warnings.Leisure and entertainment venues that have been ordered to close must not continue operations, and frequent inspections will be conducted at leisure and entertainment venues. For those failing to abide by the rule, the business owner, staff, customers and participants of the gathering at the site will face their respective penalty.Food and beverage vendors should only offer takeout services, and stores and supermarkets should bolster crow control measures. Members of the public are urged to reduce the frequency of visiting supermarkets/stores and buy more at one go.Wedding banquets and public memorial ceremonies of funerals are banned.Religious gatherings or events are fully suspended; places of worship are temporarily closed to the public.Closure of Leisure and entertainment venues, sports and exhibition venues and educational facilities.All family or social gatherings involving over 5 people indoors or 10 people outdoors (those living together not included) are suspended; avoid unnecessary movement, activities or gatherings.Self-health monitoring; those with symptoms should seek medical attention.Business venues and places where personal business is conducted should implement crowd and flow control and enforce the wearing of masks and social distancing.Workplaces should follow the epidemic prevention rules in the Guidelines for Enterprise Planning of Business Continuity in Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019, and put individual and work place health management mechanisms into action, as well as measures to maintain business continuity (like working in multiple offices, distance working and flexible working hours).Enhanced disinfection of public places and public transport.The CECC explained that it has asked all hospitals across Taiwan to suspend visitation (with certain exceptions allowed) and to allow only one person to accompany a patient in the hospital, and that such measures will remain in place during the effective period of the nationwide Level 3 epidemic alert. Regarding long term care facilities, in addition to the visitation ban, long term care facilities must ask residents to avoid going out, unless special circumstances require otherwise. Long term care facilities must also enhance access control and conduct temperature-taking and health monitoring measures among staff, residents, and caregivers or people accompanying residents.

MOEA announces COVID-19 restrictions for stores and announcements

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Taiwan extends the level 3 Covid-19 alert to fight the recent coronavirus outbreak.Under the Level 3 alert, all schools in the country will remain closed until the current semester ends in early July.People are required to wear masks at all times when leaving homes. And a ban will be retained on indoor gatherings of more than four people and outdoor gatherings of more than nine people.Furthermore, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) also accounted for stricter measures in three public areas, supermarkets, convenience stores, department stores, and Hypermarkets. More articles: I have infected COVID-19. What should I be aware of?MOEA announces COVID-19 restrictions for stores and announcements. Image courtesy of MOE.MOEA announces three requirements for public places:Capacity control and conduct social distancing:Markets are asked to control the number of people, and make sure people are keeping social distance. Markets and stores have set specific business hours. And people counting systems are set up in public places to avoid gatherings.Entry control:Markets and stores are asked to set up separate entrances and exits. Markets should arrange staff to guard the entrances and exits. And they have to conduct a real-name registration system for customers to enter the store, take body temperature, wear masks, and provide customers with alcohol disinfection.Clean and disinfect frequently: Markets and stores have to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and public areas, such as public toilets, escalators, elevators, seats, and nursery rooms, etc. Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) also accounted stricter measures in three public areas, supermarkets, convenience stores, department stores, and Hypermarkets. Image courtesy of SETN.COM. As local transmissions rise in Taiwan, it is important to stay alert. Remember to always wear a mask, keep your hands clean, and conduct social distancing. Avoid unnecessary gatherings, but if you have to leave home, avoid touching surfaces outside and change clothes when returning home.And if you show any COIVD-19 symptoms, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, diarrhea, etc.Call 1922 Hotline immediately, and wait for further instructions. More articles: Social Distancing App helps with the coronavirus prevention

AZ Vaccine deaths: CECC offers NT$ 300,000 compensations to families for body autopsy and research

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There have been reports all over Taiwan on deaths among the elderly after the AZ vaccination. A total of 67 deaths were accumulated as of June 20. It was realized that most of the deceased had chronic diseases and it has not been confirmed whether the vaccine is the main cause of death. To identify the cause, the CECC requested consent from the family members for autopsies and body examinations. NT$ 300,000 will be issued as condolences and compensation for funeral expenses.Read more: Playful dolphins seen in Albay Gulf in the PhilippinesFor those who died after vaccination, families agree to autopsies and will receive compensation of NT$ 300,000. (Photo / Provided by the CECC)Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), CECC Commander, stated that the AZ vaccine has been supplied all across Taiwan since June 15. Those over the age of 75, residents in long-term care institutions, and patients with kidney dialysis will receive the vaccination. However, there seems to be a high mortality rate among these people after vaccination. To identify the cause of death, autopsies must be performed and families will receive NTD$ 300,000 as compensation and condolences if they accept the case request.Read more: Classic Taiwanese movies streaming on YouTubeVaccinations causing Thrombosis aroused public concern. (Photo / Retrieved from Common Health 康健雜誌)The public is worried that blood clots caused by the vaccination may result in myocardial infarction. The CECC clarified that this is different from thrombosis. Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) usually occurs 4 days or more after vaccination. The 5 previous Thrombosis cases are still well and alive. Some 70 to 80-year-olds passed away on the day of or after their vaccination.