Taiwan COVID Update
We recognize that most of you, like us, do not want to read more information about COVID-19 and the resulting regulations. However, we are frequently asked about the situation in Taiwan, so we will briefly mention it this week.
Level 2 epidemic prevention measures have been extended for another two weeks. This means wearing masks and limiting of numbers of people for indoor and outdoor activities. More details are below.
We’d like to suggest that as you experience restrictions and inconvenience in your life due to the most recent regulations, why not use it as a prayer reminder. Some suggestions of how to pray are that:
- God will protect people living in situations where hygiene is not a priority and where infection transmissions are occurring.
- God will provide wisdom and creativity so that the good news about Jesus can continue to be communicated during the time of epidemic protocols.
- God will help believers to be compassionate and to have hope when those around them may be struggling.
Details (Summarized for those who are interested)
The Level 2 Restrictions have been extended until January 24. That means:
- Facemasks must be worn when outside one’s own home. Exceptions will be made for exercising, singing, taking photos, livestreaming, filming, moderating an event, reporting news, delivering remarks, giving a speech, lecturing, or during activities or events involving conversations with others.
- Commercial business venues and public venue (including transportation) must collect contact information of attendees, temperature measurement, enhanced disinfection of environments, health management among staff members, and timely responses to the occurrence of confirmed cases.
- Stores, supermarkets, and markets must limit numbers so that a distance of at least 1.5 meters per person (2.25 square meters per person) is maintained indoors and a distance of at least 1 meter per person (1 square meter per person) is required outdoors; food sampling is not allowed.
- Dining venues should collect contact information of staff and customers, take temperatures, provide hand washing and disinfection equipment; toasting each table is not allowed at banquets.
- People are not be required to wear a mask, but should carry a mask when
- working outdoors in the agriculture, forestry, fishing, and animal husbandry sectors.
- hiking or on a beach and social distancing can be maintained.
- doing activities at hot/cold springs, water recreation, spas, steam rooms, etc. where masks can easily get wet.
- consuming food and beverages
- Masks can be temporarily removed while performing in a show, participating in athletic events, news broadcasters being filmed, etc. if all other relevant epidemic prevention measures are being followed.
Praise and Prayer
- Baozhong Alliance Church is planning for Ukulele Classes for elementary students to begin after the Lunar New Year. They are looking for an instructor for the class. Please pray that God will provide.