Chen Shih-chung said : “Crew members returning on long-haul flights from countries with a level 3 ‘warning’ travel advisory will be subject to three days of home quarantine, and if they return a negative polymerase chain reaction [PCR] test for COVID-19 on the third day, they can practice self-health management for the next 11 days,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, April 14, 2021 8:41:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Our goal is to release 10,000 doses... Our current plan is for them [people] to get vaccinated at hospitals where the vaccine is being offered now,”

taipeitimes Saturday, April 10, 2021 8:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The quarantine rules in China are relatively tight, so getting vaccinated or not does not matter too much, but if they express such a demand, we would consider including them”

taipeitimes Saturday, April 10, 2021 8:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung told : “We have received many inquiries about where people could make a donation, so we have set up specific bank accounts for people to do so,”

taipeitimes Monday, April 5, 2021 8:48:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “We believe there was political pressure,”

macaudailytimes Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:18:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “People who refuse to wear a mask at the venues after being asked face a fine of NT$3,000 to NT$15,000,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, March 31, 2021 7:55:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “We allow people to freely choose if they want to get vaccinated and we arranged a priority list for the rollout so that people in higher-priority groups could get the vaccine first, but if their willingness to get vaccinated is low we could gradually offer the vaccine to lower-priority groups,”

taipeitimes Monday, March 29, 2021 8:59:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "Taiwan has opted to open a travel bubble with Palau first because Palau has kept its record of zero confirmed Covid-19 cases, so this made policy decisions easier to make,"

straitstimesSG Saturday, March 20, 2021 8:33:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung responded : “No, we will make the final judgment based on the latest information gathered by our experts”

ChinaPost Friday, March 19, 2021 4:09:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "Taiwan has opted to open a travel bubble with Palau first because Palau has kept its record of zero confirmed Covid-19 cases, so this made policy decisions easier to make,"

AsiaOne Friday, March 19, 2021 4:06:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “arriving travelers who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in other countries and later tested negative twice before entering Taiwan,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:02:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “arriving travelers who have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 in other countries, but tested positive after completing quarantine in Taiwan,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:02:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “After being cleared by customs, the vaccines have been transported to a designated cold storage center,” “The vaccines are in multidose vials containing 10 doses per bottle, and are being stored in a refrigerated environment of 2°C to 8°C,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:56:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's the first shipment, so we'll be extra careful,"

JakartaPost Wednesday, March 3, 2021 6:14:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "Every country is stockpiling. We of course welcome what was sent to us,"

wsau Wednesday, March 3, 2021 11:32:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “If everything goes well, we could start administering domestically made vaccines in July,”

taipeitimes Friday, February 26, 2021 8:41:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "If everything goes well, we could start administering domestically-made vaccines in July,"

wsau Friday, February 26, 2021 1:52:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “We are considering reducing the home quarantine for cabin crew members from seven days to five if there have only been isolated breaches, but they would need to observe self-health management guidelines for nine days,”

taipeitimes Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:15:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Any strain of the coronavirus poses a threat to Taiwan, because we have had relatively very few confirmed cases, so very few people have antibodies against COVID-19,”

taipeitimes Sunday, February 21, 2021 8:37:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Maybe someone didn't want Taiwan to be too happy”

aa-en Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:48:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "We believe that BNT will surmount all obstacles, sign the contract soon and work with Taiwan to bring an end to the pandemic,"

focustaiwan Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:35:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Maybe someone didn't want Taiwan to be too happy”

yenisafak-en Thursday, February 18, 2021 1:36:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "Maybe someone didn't want Taiwan to be too happy"

haberler-en Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:57:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "this could be a possibility but we can't confirm it. We are still communicating with"

digitaljournal Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:49:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,"

digitaljournal Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:49:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "this could be a possibility but we can't confirm it. We are still communicating with"

digitaljournal Thursday, February 18, 2021 7:53:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,"

digitaljournal Thursday, February 18, 2021 7:53:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : “this could be a possibility but we can’t confirm it. We are still communicating with”

thestandard-ph Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “It’s very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,”

thestandard-ph Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : “this could be a possibility but we can’t confirm it. We are still communicating with”

ngrguardiannews Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:56:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “It’s very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,”

ngrguardiannews Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:56:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "this could be a possibility but we can't confirm it. We are still communicating with"

terradaily Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:45:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,"

terradaily Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:45:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "this could be a possibility but we can't confirm it. We are still communicating with"

yahoo-au Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:20:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:20:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "this could be a possibility but we can't confirm it. We are still communicating with"

afp-en Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:05:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,"

afp-en Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:05:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “will not happen in a single leap,”

taipeitimes Thursday, February 4, 2021 8:36:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “I can say with 100 percent certainty that no lawmakers came to lobby us, as they cannot meddle in the vaccine procurement process,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:06:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Taoyuan General Hospital will assist in making funeral arrangements for case No. 907, as her family members are all isolated for treatment, and it will also offer psychological counseling for the family,”

taipeitimes Saturday, January 30, 2021 8:41:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “You do not have to worry unless you are notified,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, January 27, 2021 8:26:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “People who have visited these places at about the same time should practice self-health management,” “If they develop symptoms such as a fever, diarrhea, or an abnormal sense of smell or taste before Feb. 3, they should wear a mask and seek medical attention immediately at a local hospital where COVID-19 testing is available, and avoid taking public transportation,”

taipeitimes Monday, January 25, 2021 8:31:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The effectiveness of Chinese [COVID-19] vaccines don’t seem to be particularly good,”

taipeitimes Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:43:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “From a legal perspective and a practical perspective, Chinese vaccines are not an option for us,”

taipeitimes Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:43:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “If anyone thinks we should import Chinese vaccines, they can propose to amend the law, and can present scientific evidence proving that the vaccines are highly effective so that it can be discussed further,”

taipeitimes Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:43:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The CECC strongly advises postponing or canceling large events if organizers cannot strictly conduct a risk evaluation and make a comprehensive plan for implementing disease-prevention measures before the event,”

taipeitimes Tuesday, January 19, 2021 8:36:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Mass gatherings are usually packed with large crowds for extended periods, and people can easily come into close contact with other people, so there is a high risk of disease transmission,” “COVID-19 prevention would become highly difficult if a suspected case or a cluster of infections occurs at one of the events”

taipeitimes Tuesday, January 19, 2021 8:36:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung says : “In the process of figuring out how to issue verifications for whether people have been vaccinated, we will consider how we can reach a consensus with other countries so that, in the region, we have mutual recognition,” “Then, we would be able to open up again, up to a point”

forbes Friday, January 15, 2021 12:52:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "Once we identify the hospital in question, those who work there and the families and children of these healthcare workers will be labelled,"

focustaiwan Thursday, January 14, 2021 8:33:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “What I’m afraid of is once the vaccines come out, everyone will rush to open things up and common people will say 'that because there’s protection,' they’ll become more proactive about being open,”

voanews Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:20:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “As for Taiwanese who are returning from other countries, starting from Jan. 15, aside from the current requirement of providing a negative polymerase chain reaction [PCR] test result [obtained within three days of] boarding, they are to be placed under strengthened quarantine regulations,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, December 30, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “one person in one housing unit,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, December 30, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “I am proud of them all,”

ChinaPost Wednesday, December 30, 2020 3:52:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “I am proud of them all,”

ChinaPost Wednesday, December 30, 2020 12:41:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “We cannot bear the risk anymore,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "These test results have become more inaccurate over time," "We are not sure what the problem is"

focustaiwan Wednesday, December 16, 2020 5:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "They think they are doing a good job, which is something we do not have a consensus on,"

focustaiwan Wednesday, December 16, 2020 5:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "To date the Indonesian authorities have been unwilling to cooperate in verifying the documentation,"

wsau Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:34:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "To date the Indonesian authorities have been unwilling to cooperate in verifying the documentation,"

trust Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung told : "I think when vaccinations become more widespread, the virus will ease,"

bbc Friday, December 11, 2020 10:21:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung told : "I think when vaccinations become more widespread, the virus will ease,"

yahoo-au Friday, December 11, 2020 7:13:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “You would get one more mask, but pay NT$5 less,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, December 9, 2020 9:19:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung added : “While there’s no way it can be 100 per cent, if an authentication mechanism between countries and ports can be developed it would be helpful,”

AsiaOne Thursday, December 3, 2020 4:04:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “We can see from these cases that there have been inconsistent test results ... so we are not considering loosening the mandatory home quarantine regulation,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung added : "While there's no way it can be 100%, if an authentication mechanism between countries and ports can be developed it would be helpful,"

thepeninsulaqatar Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:50:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung added : "While there's no way it can be 100%, if an authentication mechanism between countries and ports can be developed it would be helpful,"

abs-cbnnews Wednesday, December 2, 2020 12:36:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung added : "While there's no way it can be 100 per cent, if an authentication mechanism between countries and ports can be developed it would be helpful,"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:57:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung added : "While there's no way it can be 100%, if an authentication mechanism between countries and ports can be developed it would be helpful,"

wsau Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:05:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “it is very difficult … the different levels of quality of PCR test results [from different countries], the possibility of fabricated PCR test results, and even how to prove that individuals have been vaccinated ... these are all difficult problems”

taipeitimes Sunday, November 29, 2020 7:43:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “To enter Taiwan, all travelers will need to provide a negative result from a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken within three days of boarding their flight,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, November 18, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Enhanced COVID-19 prevention at the local community level is mainly about wearing a mask,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, November 18, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It is a kind of assistance in promoting commercial activities,"

focustaiwan Wednesday, November 11, 2020 3:14:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Right now we are focusing on business bubbles where foreign professionals apply on a case-by-case basis,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, November 4, 2020 7:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “As the risk of imported cases may increase, we must remain vigilant ... to prevent the virus spreading into local communities,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, November 4, 2020 7:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Amazing. But how is that possible?”

theepochtimes Wednesday, October 21, 2020 1:01:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "We are starting to see more instances of tests producing different results, but at the same time, there are many factors that affect the results, such as when they were taken,"

focustaiwan Wednesday, October 7, 2020 2:45:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Quarantine of arrivals is a major strategy for handling cross-border transmission,”

TorontoStar Sunday, September 27, 2020 10:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung explained : “The business hosts inviting them to Taiwan must submit their schedules and health-related programs and make proper arrangements in advance regarding means of transportation, dining arrangements and meetings,” “The visitors must be continuously accompanied by assigned staff to ensure effective implementation of all protective measures”

TorontoStar Sunday, September 27, 2020 10:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The Dihua Street market has already implemented origin labeling and we thank all vendors here for their cooperation,” “We will establish a communication platform to continue talking with the local government to ensure food safety”

taipeitimes Thursday, September 17, 2020 9:15:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “we have started negotiations at an early stage, and there is a deadline for joining the platform, so as long as the countries pay the upfront payment, the deadline should be the same for all countries”

taipeitimes Monday, September 14, 2020 8:56:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The proactive approaches [to acquiring vaccines] are continuing,”

taipeitimes Saturday, September 12, 2020 8:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The local development of vaccines is going very smoothly, which looks hopeful,”

taipeitimes Saturday, September 12, 2020 8:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "Most places in the world use ppm, and about 95 percent of Taiwan's standards are also in ppm,"

focustaiwan Tuesday, September 8, 2020 12:25:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung disse : “Também reforça bastante nosso estatuto global em saúde pública”

voaportugues Wednesday, August 5, 2020 9:32:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung disse : "Também reforça bastante nosso status global em saúde pública"

noticias-terra-br Wednesday, August 5, 2020 5:38:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung disse : "Também reforça bastante nosso status global em saúde pública"

uol Wednesday, August 5, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Crew members returning on long-haul flights from countries with a level 3 ‘warning’ travel advisory will be subject to three days of home quarantine, and if they return a negative polymerase chain reaction [PCR] test for COVID-19 on the third day, they can practice self-health management for the next 11 days,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, April 14, 2021 8:41:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Our goal is to release 10,000 doses... Our current plan is for them [people] to get vaccinated at hospitals where the vaccine is being offered now,”

taipeitimes Saturday, April 10, 2021 8:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The quarantine rules in China are relatively tight, so getting vaccinated or not does not matter too much, but if they express such a demand, we would consider including them”

taipeitimes Saturday, April 10, 2021 8:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung told : “We have received many inquiries about where people could make a donation, so we have set up specific bank accounts for people to do so,”

taipeitimes Monday, April 5, 2021 8:48:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “We believe there was political pressure,”

macaudailytimes Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:18:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “People who refuse to wear a mask at the venues after being asked face a fine of NT$3,000 to NT$15,000,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, March 31, 2021 7:55:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “We allow people to freely choose if they want to get vaccinated and we arranged a priority list for the rollout so that people in higher-priority groups could get the vaccine first, but if their willingness to get vaccinated is low we could gradually offer the vaccine to lower-priority groups,”

taipeitimes Monday, March 29, 2021 8:59:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "Taiwan has opted to open a travel bubble with Palau first because Palau has kept its record of zero confirmed Covid-19 cases, so this made policy decisions easier to make,"

straitstimesSG Saturday, March 20, 2021 8:33:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung responded : “No, we will make the final judgment based on the latest information gathered by our experts”

ChinaPost Friday, March 19, 2021 4:09:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "Taiwan has opted to open a travel bubble with Palau first because Palau has kept its record of zero confirmed Covid-19 cases, so this made policy decisions easier to make,"

AsiaOne Friday, March 19, 2021 4:06:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “arriving travelers who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in other countries and later tested negative twice before entering Taiwan,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:02:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “arriving travelers who have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 in other countries, but tested positive after completing quarantine in Taiwan,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:02:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “After being cleared by customs, the vaccines have been transported to a designated cold storage center,” “The vaccines are in multidose vials containing 10 doses per bottle, and are being stored in a refrigerated environment of 2°C to 8°C,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:56:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's the first shipment, so we'll be extra careful,"

JakartaPost Wednesday, March 3, 2021 6:14:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "Every country is stockpiling. We of course welcome what was sent to us,"

wsau Wednesday, March 3, 2021 11:32:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “If everything goes well, we could start administering domestically made vaccines in July,”

taipeitimes Friday, February 26, 2021 8:41:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "If everything goes well, we could start administering domestically-made vaccines in July,"

wsau Friday, February 26, 2021 1:52:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “We are considering reducing the home quarantine for cabin crew members from seven days to five if there have only been isolated breaches, but they would need to observe self-health management guidelines for nine days,”

taipeitimes Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:15:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Any strain of the coronavirus poses a threat to Taiwan, because we have had relatively very few confirmed cases, so very few people have antibodies against COVID-19,”

taipeitimes Sunday, February 21, 2021 8:37:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Maybe someone didn't want Taiwan to be too happy”

aa-en Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:48:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "We believe that BNT will surmount all obstacles, sign the contract soon and work with Taiwan to bring an end to the pandemic,"

focustaiwan Thursday, February 18, 2021 2:35:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Maybe someone didn't want Taiwan to be too happy”

yenisafak-en Thursday, February 18, 2021 1:36:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "Maybe someone didn't want Taiwan to be too happy"

haberler-en Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:57:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "this could be a possibility but we can't confirm it. We are still communicating with"

digitaljournal Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:49:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,"

digitaljournal Thursday, February 18, 2021 12:49:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "this could be a possibility but we can't confirm it. We are still communicating with"

digitaljournal Thursday, February 18, 2021 7:53:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,"

digitaljournal Thursday, February 18, 2021 7:53:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : “this could be a possibility but we can’t confirm it. We are still communicating with”

thestandard-ph Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “It’s very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,”

thestandard-ph Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : “this could be a possibility but we can’t confirm it. We are still communicating with”

ngrguardiannews Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:56:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “It’s very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,”

ngrguardiannews Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:56:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "this could be a possibility but we can't confirm it. We are still communicating with"

terradaily Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:45:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,"

terradaily Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:45:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "this could be a possibility but we can't confirm it. We are still communicating with"

yahoo-au Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:20:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:20:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "this could be a possibility but we can't confirm it. We are still communicating with"

afp-en Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:05:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It's very rare to stop the process before swapping the contracts,"

afp-en Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:05:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “will not happen in a single leap,”

taipeitimes Thursday, February 4, 2021 8:36:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “I can say with 100 percent certainty that no lawmakers came to lobby us, as they cannot meddle in the vaccine procurement process,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:06:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Taoyuan General Hospital will assist in making funeral arrangements for case No. 907, as her family members are all isolated for treatment, and it will also offer psychological counseling for the family,”

taipeitimes Saturday, January 30, 2021 8:41:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “You do not have to worry unless you are notified,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, January 27, 2021 8:26:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “People who have visited these places at about the same time should practice self-health management,” “If they develop symptoms such as a fever, diarrhea, or an abnormal sense of smell or taste before Feb. 3, they should wear a mask and seek medical attention immediately at a local hospital where COVID-19 testing is available, and avoid taking public transportation,”

taipeitimes Monday, January 25, 2021 8:31:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The effectiveness of Chinese [COVID-19] vaccines don’t seem to be particularly good,”

taipeitimes Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:43:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “From a legal perspective and a practical perspective, Chinese vaccines are not an option for us,”

taipeitimes Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:43:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “If anyone thinks we should import Chinese vaccines, they can propose to amend the law, and can present scientific evidence proving that the vaccines are highly effective so that it can be discussed further,”

taipeitimes Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:43:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The CECC strongly advises postponing or canceling large events if organizers cannot strictly conduct a risk evaluation and make a comprehensive plan for implementing disease-prevention measures before the event,”

taipeitimes Tuesday, January 19, 2021 8:36:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Mass gatherings are usually packed with large crowds for extended periods, and people can easily come into close contact with other people, so there is a high risk of disease transmission,” “COVID-19 prevention would become highly difficult if a suspected case or a cluster of infections occurs at one of the events”

taipeitimes Tuesday, January 19, 2021 8:36:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung says : “In the process of figuring out how to issue verifications for whether people have been vaccinated, we will consider how we can reach a consensus with other countries so that, in the region, we have mutual recognition,” “Then, we would be able to open up again, up to a point”

forbes Friday, January 15, 2021 12:52:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "Once we identify the hospital in question, those who work there and the families and children of these healthcare workers will be labelled,"

focustaiwan Thursday, January 14, 2021 8:33:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “What I’m afraid of is once the vaccines come out, everyone will rush to open things up and common people will say 'that because there’s protection,' they’ll become more proactive about being open,”

voanews Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:20:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “As for Taiwanese who are returning from other countries, starting from Jan. 15, aside from the current requirement of providing a negative polymerase chain reaction [PCR] test result [obtained within three days of] boarding, they are to be placed under strengthened quarantine regulations,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, December 30, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “one person in one housing unit,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, December 30, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “I am proud of them all,”

ChinaPost Wednesday, December 30, 2020 3:52:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “I am proud of them all,”

ChinaPost Wednesday, December 30, 2020 12:41:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “We cannot bear the risk anymore,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "These test results have become more inaccurate over time," "We are not sure what the problem is"

focustaiwan Wednesday, December 16, 2020 5:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "They think they are doing a good job, which is something we do not have a consensus on,"

focustaiwan Wednesday, December 16, 2020 5:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "To date the Indonesian authorities have been unwilling to cooperate in verifying the documentation,"

wsau Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:34:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "To date the Indonesian authorities have been unwilling to cooperate in verifying the documentation,"

trust Wednesday, December 16, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung told : "I think when vaccinations become more widespread, the virus will ease,"

bbc Friday, December 11, 2020 10:21:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung told : "I think when vaccinations become more widespread, the virus will ease,"

yahoo-au Friday, December 11, 2020 7:13:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “You would get one more mask, but pay NT$5 less,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, December 9, 2020 9:19:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung added : “While there’s no way it can be 100 per cent, if an authentication mechanism between countries and ports can be developed it would be helpful,”

AsiaOne Thursday, December 3, 2020 4:04:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “We can see from these cases that there have been inconsistent test results ... so we are not considering loosening the mandatory home quarantine regulation,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung added : "While there's no way it can be 100%, if an authentication mechanism between countries and ports can be developed it would be helpful,"

thepeninsulaqatar Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:50:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung added : "While there's no way it can be 100%, if an authentication mechanism between countries and ports can be developed it would be helpful,"

abs-cbnnews Wednesday, December 2, 2020 12:36:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung added : "While there's no way it can be 100 per cent, if an authentication mechanism between countries and ports can be developed it would be helpful,"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:57:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung added : "While there's no way it can be 100%, if an authentication mechanism between countries and ports can be developed it would be helpful,"

wsau Wednesday, December 2, 2020 11:05:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “it is very difficult … the different levels of quality of PCR test results [from different countries], the possibility of fabricated PCR test results, and even how to prove that individuals have been vaccinated ... these are all difficult problems”

taipeitimes Sunday, November 29, 2020 7:43:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “To enter Taiwan, all travelers will need to provide a negative result from a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken within three days of boarding their flight,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, November 18, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Enhanced COVID-19 prevention at the local community level is mainly about wearing a mask,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, November 18, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "It is a kind of assistance in promoting commercial activities,"

focustaiwan Wednesday, November 11, 2020 3:14:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Right now we are focusing on business bubbles where foreign professionals apply on a case-by-case basis,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, November 4, 2020 7:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “As the risk of imported cases may increase, we must remain vigilant ... to prevent the virus spreading into local communities,”

taipeitimes Wednesday, November 4, 2020 7:53:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Amazing. But how is that possible?”

theepochtimes Wednesday, October 21, 2020 1:01:00 AM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : "We are starting to see more instances of tests producing different results, but at the same time, there are many factors that affect the results, such as when they were taken,"

focustaiwan Wednesday, October 7, 2020 2:45:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “Quarantine of arrivals is a major strategy for handling cross-border transmission,”

TorontoStar Sunday, September 27, 2020 10:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung explained : “The business hosts inviting them to Taiwan must submit their schedules and health-related programs and make proper arrangements in advance regarding means of transportation, dining arrangements and meetings,” “The visitors must be continuously accompanied by assigned staff to ensure effective implementation of all protective measures”

TorontoStar Sunday, September 27, 2020 10:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The Dihua Street market has already implemented origin labeling and we thank all vendors here for their cooperation,” “We will establish a communication platform to continue talking with the local government to ensure food safety”

taipeitimes Thursday, September 17, 2020 9:15:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “we have started negotiations at an early stage, and there is a deadline for joining the platform, so as long as the countries pay the upfront payment, the deadline should be the same for all countries”

taipeitimes Monday, September 14, 2020 8:56:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The proactive approaches [to acquiring vaccines] are continuing,”

taipeitimes Saturday, September 12, 2020 8:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung said : “The local development of vaccines is going very smoothly, which looks hopeful,”

taipeitimes Saturday, September 12, 2020 8:03:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung replied : "Most places in the world use ppm, and about 95 percent of Taiwan's standards are also in ppm,"

focustaiwan Tuesday, September 8, 2020 12:25:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung disse : “Também reforça bastante nosso estatuto global em saúde pública”

voaportugues Wednesday, August 5, 2020 9:32:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung disse : "Também reforça bastante nosso status global em saúde pública"

noticias-terra-br Wednesday, August 5, 2020 5:38:00 PM EAT

Chen Shih-chung disse : "Também reforça bastante nosso status global em saúde pública"

uol Wednesday, August 5, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT