【Taiwan Immigrants’Global News Network】presents five news highlights in the form of videos for the readers. The news is all related to new immigrants in Taiwan so that new immigrants in Taiwan can quickly grasp this week’s news in the shortest time. (Watch the video here:0604 NIA video news report-English)
Weekly News (May 31- June 6)
- MOL releases “Line@E-Line” service to provide latest coronavirus update for migrant workers
To help migrant workers receive the latest official coronavirus updates, Ministry of Labor (MOL) released a “Line@E-Line” service. MOL encourages migrant workers to use the Line App, and follow the coronavirus prevention measures. (Further reading: MOL releases “Line@E-Line” service to provide latest coronavirus update for migrant workers)
- Disease control countrywide: New Taipei City and Taipei City have now raised COVID-19 alerts to Level 3
Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that in response to continued severity of COVID-19 in Taiwan and an increasing level of community transmission, shown by cases of unknown sources of infection as well as cluster infections in Taipei City and New Taipei City. (Further reading: Disease control countrywide: New Taipei City and Taipei City have now raised COVID-19 alerts to Level 3)
- McDonald's, Carrefour, convenience stores adopt COVID-19 prevention measurements
As the Central Epidemic Command Center heightened domestic disease prevention measures May 11, many stores and restaurants have also started COVID-19 prevention measurements. The major businesses were American fast food chain McDonald's, four convenience store chains in Taiwan, and French hypermarket chain Carrefour. (Further reading: McDonald's, Carrefour, convenience stores adopt COVID-19 prevention measurements)
- I have infected COVID-19. What should I be aware of?
After the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced 207 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan on May 16. Many people are concerned about the possibility of getting the COVID-19 disease. Therefore, CECC has announced a guidance for those tested positive in a COVID-19 test. (Further reading: I have infected COVID-19. What should I be aware of?)