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：1001 NIA video news report－English
(Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network) shares the following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan.
News in Focus (September 27 – October 3)
- CECC maintains Level 2 epidemic alert from September 7 to September 20
The epidemic in Taiwan is improving, but it still faces the invasion of the COVID-19 Delta variant. The CECC announced that it will maintain the Level 2 epidemic alert, effective from September 7 to September 20.The epidemic in Taiwan is currently stable with moderately relaxed measures.The CECC reminds the public to cooperate and follow all epidemic prevention measures to reduce the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus.（For more information：CECC maintains Level 2 epidemic alert from September 7 to September 20 with the following guidelines）
- 3 COVID-19 BNT Vaccination Reminders for Middle and High school students
Middle and high school students will begin receiving the COVID-19 BNT vaccine on September 23.Students may take a "vaccination leave" with 3 reminders.
First, children's willingness to choose and be vaccinated will be evaluated and approved by their parents.Second, children must respect one another regardless of which vaccine shot was received. Third, children and parents must fully understand all information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.（For more information：3 COVID-19 BNT Vaccination Reminders for Middle and High school students; MOE allows 3 day vaccination leave！）
- Ministry of Labor's "School Allowance for Children of Unemployed Workers" is now open for applications
Many families faced unemployment during the epidemic and children are going to begin classes soon.The Ministry of Labor introduced the "School Allowance for Children of Unemployed Workers".Not only does it reduce the burden on parents, but children can now go to school without having to worry.The government and private sectors work together during the epidemic.（For more information：The Ministry of Labor now accepts applications for "School Subsidy for Children of Unemployed Workers" until 10/14！）
- "Prevention of African Swine Fever" using "Multilingual Posters" for new immigrants
Illegally smuggled mooncakes sent from Vietnam that tested positive for African swine fever were seized in Taiwan.The Tainan City Government Agriculture Bureau has produced multilingual anti-epidemic posters to promote the prevention of African swine fever to new immigrants and migrant workers.The Tainan City Government continues to make every effort to prevent the occurrence of African swine fever.And jointly protect Taiwan’s swine industry.（For more information：Tainan City Government Promotes the "Prevention of African Swine Fever" using "Multilingual Posters" to New Immigrants）
