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Su Tseng-Chang: Adhere To Regulations Amid Drop To Level 2
發佈於 2021-07-26 13:32:03
Premier Su is reminding central and local governments to adhere to regulations.
As Taiwan lowers its alert level to 2 from tomorrow, Premier Su Tseng-chang held an epidemic prevention meeting this morning, to discuss the increasing prevalence (流行率) of the Delta strain and rising cases in surrounding countries.
Su is requesting that all ministries strictly enforce the Central Epidemic Command Center's regulations, to communicate with all cities and counties, and to conduct timely rolling reviews.
Some cities and counties are also maintaining regulations that are more strict than those required by the CECC.
Su also expressed his thanks to the people of Taiwan fort heir cooperation in helping to prevent further outbreaks.
Currently, the vacancy of quarantine facilities is estimated at 76%, and the vacancy of hospital beds is around 90%.
(TT)
Furloughs Hit Record High
發佈於 2021-07-26 13:32:03
The number of furloughed workers has hit a record high.
According to the Ministry of Labor's latest statistics, just under 45 thousand employees are currently on unpaid leave programs.
3,679 companies have workers on furlough.
Both those figures are the highest in Taiwan's history.
There are almost 13 thousand more furloughed workers compared to the week before, with 975 more companies implementing (實施) unpaid leave.
Companies in the hospitality sector remain the worst affected, while retailers and raw material providers were also impacted.
The MOL expects the numbers to gradually improve as level-3 warnings will be lifted tomorrow.
(EG)
Taipei Zoo: Baby Zebra Born
發佈於 2021-07-26 13:32:04
The Taipei Zoo has revealed the birth of another lockdown baby.
Zoo officials say a baby Chapman's Zebra was born earlier this month, and is now big enough to follow its mother out into the enclosure (圍欄).
Since the zoo closed its doors to visitors in mid-May because of the level-3 coronavirus restrictions, many animals have enjoyed the peace and quiet, and started exhibiting mating behavior.
Laughing kookaburra and Palawan-peacock-pheasant have reproduced for the first time at the Zoo, while black-capped squirrel monkey and meerkat also gave birth.
The Zoo will reopen to visitors this Sunday, but many exhibits and stores will remain closed.
A maximum of 3,600 people will be allowed in each day.
Masks will still be required at all times.
(EG)
China Vows to Educate US on Treating Countries Equally
發佈於 2021-07-26 13:32:04
Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi says it will teach the US a lesson if it hasn't learned to deal with other countries on an equal (平等的) footing.
Samuel Wong reports.
NZ to Repatriate Alleged IS Militant and Children
發佈於 2021-07-26 13:32:04
New Zealand has agreed to repatriate an alleged Islamic State militant and her two young children, who have been detained in Turkey since February.
The decision follows a bitter dispute with Australia over which country needed to shoulder responsibility for the woman.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she told Australia it should accept her since the woman lived in Australia since she was 6.
The woman had been a dual citizen but Australia stripped (除去) her citizenship under its anti-terrorism laws.
Ardern said anybody suspected of being associated with a terrorist group should expect to be investigated under New Zealand laws, although the case remained a matter for the police.
It was not clear whether the woman would face any charges in New Zealand.