Taiwan's population consists of over 700,000 migrant workers, a number so large it emphasizes 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：0128 NIA video news report－English
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News Focus (January 24 – January 30)
NIA and Hualien County Health Bureau promote the "Carefree COVID-19 Vaccination Program"
The NIA in cooperation with the Hualien County Health Bureau promoted the "Carefree Covid-19 Vaccination Program". Foreign nationals are encouraged to get their vaccine jabs and receive a small gift. Once the epidemic subsides, foreign nationals can return home safely. (Read more: NIA and Hualien County Health Bureau promote the "Carefree COVID-19 Vaccination Program")
Beginning January 1, 2022, teachers must complete 2 vaccine doses before entering campus
The Ministry of Education (MOE) revised the “Guidelines for Preventing Epidemic in Schools”. Beginning 2022, school faculty and staff must complete 2 Covid-19 vaccine doses. If new recruits have not been vaccinated, a negative PCR test must be provided within 3 days. (Read more: Beginning January 1, 2022, teachers must complete 2 vaccine doses before entering campus)
NTU hospital provides multilingual instructions to migrant workers
According to the CECC, AZ, Moderna, and BNT are the vaccine brands currently available in Taiwan. It is confirmed that one of those brands contain any pork cells. The NTU Hospital also provides multilingual information to new immigrants and migrant workers. (Read more: NTU hospital provides multilingual instructions to migrant workers)
Entering travelers are required to submit 2 PCR tests 2 days within arrival
The CECC responded to the global threat of the Omicron variant. All arriving passengers must provide a negative PCR test 2 days within arrival. Please confirm that the PCR tests meet all the requirements. (Read more: Entering travelers are required to submit 2 PCR tests 2 days within arrival
