Staff writer, with CNAForeign envoys in Taiwan have praised the government’s “quick” and “effective” response to prevent the spread of COVID-19, saying the nation has set an example other countries can learn from. While the virus represents a challenge to the world, Taiwan’s preventive measures have been effective, Australian Office in Taipei Representative Gary Cowan said on Saturday. Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chief Representative Hiroyasu Izumi said the government has responded very decisively and quickly to virus prevention efforts. Taiwanese have taken great care with epidemic prevention, which is an example Japan can learn from, he said. The response to the coronavirus requires the cooperation of the international community, hence Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Assembly as an observer is essential, Izumi said.

Source: Taipei Times March 01, 2020 15:56 UTC