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：0218 NIA video news report－English
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News Focus (February 14 – February 20)
Taoyuan City Brigade collaborated with the Health Bureau and set up vaccination sites, attracting migrant workers to get vaccinated
As there is a surge in community cases, more migrant workers have booked vaccination appointments to have better health protection. Taoyuan City Brigade stated that recently, nearly 1,000 foreigners and migrant workers have been vaccinated at the Taoyuan Railway Station. Others are also encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible to reduce the risk of community transmission. (Read More: Taoyuan City Brigade collaborated with the Health Bureau and set up vaccination sites, attracting migrant workers to get vaccinated)
Taoyuan City Government strives to strengthen border control & interpreters available at vaccination sites to help foreigners
The COVID-19 cluster uncovered at the Taoyuan International Airport continues to grow. Taoyuan City Government strives to strengthen border control and protect people in Taiwan during the busy Lunar New Year travel period. A vaccination site has been set up at Taoyuan Railway Station, with multi-language interpreters serving on-site to assist foreigners in getting vaccinated and learning about the pandemic. (Read More: Taoyuan City Government strives to strengthen border control & interpreters available at vaccination sites to help foreigners)
MOL launched 4 contingency measures for employers & migrant workers to follow
Due to the COVID-19 cluster uncovered at Taoyuan Farglory Free Trade Zone, the Ministry of Labor (MOL, 勞動部) collaborated with Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), strictly requesting employers and human resources recruitment agencies to follow epidemic prevention measures & contact tracing. MOL also has introduced 4 contingency measures as follows. (Read More: MOL launched 4 contingency measures for employers & migrant workers to follow)
Hospitals in Taiwan to suspend visitation starting today with certain exceptions
Hospitals in Taiwan will suspend visitation starting today with certain exceptions and adjust management, testing and vaccination measures for hospitalized patients, visitors, caregivers, and healthcare personnel. (Read More: Hospitals in Taiwan to suspend visitation starting today with certain exceptions)
