According to CECC, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announces COVID-19 vaccination leave policy to ensure rights and interests of vaccine recipients. Public can apply for vaccination leave starting May 5, 202.
The CECC would implement an unpaid vaccination leave policy, effective immediately. The policy allows workers or civil servants to take a vaccination leave, starting from the date of vaccination until 24:00 on the following day, to receive vaccinations and if they experience adverse reactions after vaccination.
An individual can apply to take such leave by providing his or her COVID-19 vaccination record card, and a certificate of diagnosis or any other certificate is not required.
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According to Focus Taiwan, the Vaccination eligibility is currently open to the top six categories of people on the CECC's priority list, as well as those who live with anyone in the top three categories.
The top three categories include medical personnel, epidemic prevention workers, and people with a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure due to their jobs.
Categories four to six include those traveling abroad on diplomatic or official business, athletes representing Taiwan in international competitions, police officers and military police, as well as residents and staff at long-term care facilities and workers in correctional facilities.
Focus Taiwan adds, people not on the priority list can also get the vaccine if they intend to travel abroad for reasons other than tourism, though they have to pay up to NT$600 (US$21) per shot, compared to the NT$80-NT$200 those on the priority list pay.
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