Virus Outbreak: UK list shows Taiwan is ‘trustworthy’‘TRAVEL CORRIDORS’: Chen Shih-chung thanked the UK for recognizing Taiwan’s control over COVID-19, adding that flights to Vietnam could soon restart as wellBy Lee I-chia / Staff reporterEngland on Friday placed Taiwan on a list of countries and territories from which visitors would not be placed under quarantine, implying that Taiwan is trustworthy, Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said yesterday. “I believe the UK looked at various scientific data and considered Taiwan a trustworthy country with low infection risk,” he said. If they must travel for business, science, academic research, diplomacy or other important reasons, they should be mindful of their health, Chen said. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also welcomed the UK’s decision, saying the inclusion of Taiwan on the list marks London’s affirmation of Taiwan’s achievement in containing the COVID-19 pandemic. The CECC would continue to adjust its list of low and low-medium infection risk countries, he said.

Source: Taipei Times July 04, 2020 15:56 UTC