With its enviable success in containing the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) within its confines, Taiwan, the Philippines’ closest neighbor up north, said it could do more in helping other countries if given the chance to participate in activities and meetings of the United Nations (UN).
Taiwan’s statement comes as the UN marks its 75th anniversary this year while the world is in a virtual standstill facing an unprecedented health crisis brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister Wu said their success in stemming the COVID-19 spread was mainly due to Taiwan’s “quick response measures,” which includes the establishment of a Central Epidemic Command Center, the implementation of stringent border controls, and quarantine procedures, and transparent information-sharing. By the end of June, Wu said Taiwan had donated 51 million surgical masks, 1.16 million N95 masks, 600,000 isolation gowns, 35,000 forehead thermometers, and other medical materials to more than 80 countries.
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