【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:0528 NIA video news report-English)
0528 NIA video news report-English. Image courtesy of Taiwan Immigrants’Global News Network.
Weekly News (May 24th- May 30nd )
- Important Announcement Nationwide level 3 alert Extended until 6/14
As domestic infection cases continue to rise in Taiwan, Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on May 25 the nationwide Level 3 Covid alert will be to extended until June 14. (Further reading: Important Announcement Nationwide level 3 alert Extended until 6/14)
- I have been exposed to a confirmed case of 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 who has been exposed to COVID-19 test. (Further reading: I have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19, What should I be aware of?)
- Following the Level 3 alert, NIA follows strict prevention measures
NIA has launched a new measurement to encourage undocumented migrant workers or overstayed foreign nationals, who have been to Wanhua District or surrounding areas between, to get a rapid COIVD-19 test at the four testing stations in Taipei City. (Further reading: Following the Level 3 alert, NIA follows strict prevention measures)
- Government offers support measures for the suspension of schools starting from May 18 to May 28
As the COVID-19 infections cases continue to grow in Taiwan, Schools in Taipei City and New Taipei City will be suspended for all students under 18 (including 18) from May 18 to May 28. (Further reading: Government offers support measures for the suspension of schools starting from May 18 to May 28)