Tainan City: Inspects migrant workers dormitories during the epidemic

After the cluster infections among migrant workers in tech factories in Miaoli County, the Tainan City Government decided on June 18 to enhance epidemic prevention measures in migrant worker dormitories. Tainan City Mayor Huang Wei-che (黃偉哲) consistently reminds the public of these measures. Heavy fines will be imposed on any violators

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Migrant worker dormitories in Tainan City completed inspections ahead of schedule. (Photo / Provided by the Tainan City Government) 

Commissioner of the Labor Affairs Bureau of Tainan City Government (台南市勞工局) Wang Hsin-chi (王鑫基)  expected to complete the first round of dormitory inspection on June 25. Currently, 384 inspections have been done and an estimated goal of 652 by June 18. To reduce the risk of cluster infections, 376 companies set limits on their dormitory residents, setting up quarantine rooms for 1 person each. If the space is limited, the city government will assist in arranging quarantine hotels. 

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Migrant worker dormitories in Tainan City completed inspections ahead of schedule. (Photo / Provided by the Tainan City Government) 

Mayor Huang Wei-che said that there will be penalties for those violating the safety measures imposed on migrant worker dormitories. The local government will continue to emphasize these measures to the public for the safety and welfare of the citizens.