Taiwan's population consists of over 700,000 migrant workers, a number so large emphasizing their role in Taiwanese society. (Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network) shares the following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan. Watch the broadcast here: 0702 NIA video news report – English)
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(Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network) following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan.
Weekly News (June 28 – July 4)
- The pandemic subsidy for children starting at NTD10,000 will be provided starting June 18
Registration for the epidemic prevention subsidies for children opens on June 15 and will be credited on June 18. Families can receive NTD10,000 as long as they register through the "Anti-Epidemic Subsidy" website. 3 ATM banks are open for this program, Cathay United Bank, CTBC Bank, and Taishin International Bank. ATM and online registration methods are open until September 30 this year. (Detailed report: NTD10,000 per Child! Legislative Yuan Approves Household Stimulus)
- Attention Taipei City Residents: Implementation of crowd control and limited shopping time
The Taipei City Government announced that starting June 12, supermarkets and stores will base crowd control on the digits found on ID cards. The restriction will be active on weekends. (Detailed report: Entrance to Markets in Taipei Determined by the Last Digit of ID)
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- Migrant workers are temporarily suspended from switching employers
A cluster infection among factory migrant workers recently occurred in Miaoli County. In response to this, the Ministry of Labor (MOL) temporarily prohibits migrant workers from switching employers. This is also a reminder to reduce unnecessary outings to avoid the risk of cluster infections. (Detailed report: Ministry of Labor: Migrant workers are prohibited from switching employers and 3 new restrictions)
- No need to panic when receiving alerts from the Taiwan Social Distancing App!
Download the Taiwan Social Distancing APP to protect yourself during the epidemic. The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reminds the public not to panic when they receive a red warning. People can call the 1922 hotline or contact the Department of Health. Remember to pay attention to your personal health and to seek medical treatment as soon as possible if you feel unwell. (Detailed report: Taiwan Social Distancing App: Red Alert! Don’t Panic, Dial 1922!)
