CECC expands vaccine eligibility to fourth group
‘NOT ENTHUSIASTIC’: People who have been approved by the CECC as special cases who need to travel, such as foreign diplomats, would be able to receive a vaccine
By Lee I-chia / Staff reporter
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday expanded the eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination to the fourth priority group people who need to travel abroad for special reasons adding that out-of-pocket vaccines would be available from Wednesday next week.
Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), who heads the center, said although Taiwan’s COVID-19 vaccination program was on Monday expanded to include the top three groups in the priority list, people are still “not enthusiastic” about getting vaccinated.
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Palau President Whipps welcomes eased travel bubble rules
04/14/2021 09:31 PM
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. speaks during an interview with CNA on Wednesday.
Taipei, April 14 (CNA) Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. said Wednesday that he welcomed Taiwan s decision to ease the COVID-19 prevention regulations for Taiwanese returning home after visits to his country.
He was referring to an announcement by Taiwan s Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) earlier in the day that Taiwanese returning from Palau under the travel bubble arrangement will only have to follow self-health management protocols for 14 days.
The protocols include wearing a mask at all times outside their homes, checking their temperatures twice per day, and avoiding dining out and joining large gatherings, but they are allowed to take public transportation, according to the CECC.