Here’s How Taiwan Became a Coronavirus-Free Country

With a population of 24 million, Taiwan has been entitled as a coronavirus-free country with only 10 deaths and fewer than 1,000 cases recorded since the coronavirus pandemic arrived in the world and left economies and livelihoods drastically damaged. 

Be it restaurants, cafes, schools, or offices, people are living a normal life without the fear of being infected with the virus.

Taiwanese are required to follow strict SOPs by constant temperature checking, hand sanitizing, and wearing a mask in public places including schools.

In addition to it, foreign travelers are advised to remain quarantined for a particular period of time on arrival.

According to the immigration authorities, more than 270,000 Taiwanese entered and exit the island in 2020 including students, businesspeople, and retirees, which aided in inciting an economic boom.

Although the borders have been fastened for visitors since last spring, the government promoted the ‘gold cards’ program during the pandemic that has succored several highly-skilled non-Taiwanese workers in employment.

Taiwan’s government has issued more than 1,600 gold cards which is four times more than in 2019.

Taiwan has been marked as one of the fastest-growing economies, which saw a brief deceleration with commencement of pandemic around the world.

But now, the country is expecting a growth of 4.6 percent by 2021 that will be a positive swift as compared to last seven years.

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According to officials, the demand for apartments by dual nationals and overseas Taiwanese have doubled as against last year.

However, not all of Taiwan’s industries have been flourishing, but there is a robust increase for hotels and tour companies.

Moreover, exports, shipments of electronics, and domestic tourism are burgeoning as people are preferring to explore Taiwan instead of taking short flights to Japan or Southeast Asia.

The government of Taiwan has dedicated the first batch of vaccines for healthcare workers.