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：0211 NIA video news report－English
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News Focus (February 07 – February 13)
Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 epidemic alert till January 24, CECC makes adjustments to related measures
The CECC announced on January 9 that it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from January 9 and January 24. Adjustments and related regulations are listed below. (Read More: Nationwide epidemic alert to remain at Level 2 epidemic alert till January 24, CECC makes adjustments to related measures)
How and where to get vaccinated in New Taipei City & Taipei City?
Individuals aged 18 or older who have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine for 12 weeks are urged to get a booster dose as soon as possible. The Taipei City Government and the New Taipei City Government also immediately launched the vaccination program in response to the spike in COVID-19 vaccination demand. (Read More: How and where to get vaccinated in New Taipei City & Taipei City? )
Switching employers or being dispatched to other workplaces? No PCR required for migrant workers if you are fully vaccinated
From today, if migrant workers are switching their employers or dispatched to different workplaces, they do not have to take rapid antigen test or nucleic acid test (PCR) if they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. However, employers and migrant workers still need to follow epidemic prevention measures implemented by CECC and the Ministry of Labor (MOL). (Read More: Switching employers or being dispatched to other workplaces? No PCR required for migrant workers if you are fully vaccinated)
Kaohsiung City Second Service Center, NIA promotes “Prevention of African swine fever” to new immigrants
To prevent the possible invasion of the African swine fever (ASF), the National Immigration Agency (Kaohsiung City Second Service Center) frequently visited factories that employ migrant workers, large migrant dormitories, and new immigrants’ organizations. (Read More: Kaohsiung City Second Service Center, NIA promotes “Prevention of African swine fever” to new immigrants)
