The COVID-19 epidemic continues to heat up. Taipei Mayor Ko Wenzhe said today that the peak of the epidemic is expected to usher in the end of September. He appealed to the public to avoid gathering barbecues during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is strictly forbidden to walk around to serve tea and toast in restaurants. Violators will be fined up to NT$15,000. Yuan.
In the afternoon, Ke Wenzhe was interviewed by the media before accepting the general municipal inquiry. He said that it is estimated that the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic will arrive before the 26th, and because of the large movement of fake people during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the arrival time of the peak may be slightly earlier, so micro-control was announced. Epidemic prevention measures.
Ke Wenzhe said that group barbecues are not encouraged during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Although the government cannot control barbecues at home, activities such as street closures and barbecues for thousands of people should be avoided. Hebin Park is not open to barbecues.
Ke Wenzhe pointed out that in order not to affect people’s livelihood and economy as much as possible, the restaurant can continue to be open for internal use, but it is strictly forbidden to walk around the table to toast and toast tea. Still have to wear a mask.
Ke Wenzhe said that an order has been issued for personnel in schools, hospitals, epidemic prevention hotels, long-term care institutions and other epidemic prevention-related units, and the fourth dose of the vaccine must reach 90% before the 30th, and those who fail to meet the standard will be included in the assessment.
Ke Wenzhe further stated that at present, 10% of hospitals with more than 500 beds have opened 10% of the beds dedicated to epidemic prevention. As of last night, there were 445 empty beds, which should be enough. I don’t want to increase too much to squeeze the normal medical capacity. Hotels, preparing for a rise in the number of confirmed cases in the future.
Wei Wenyuan, deputy spokesman of the Taipei City Government, added that toasting tea and singing without wearing a mask is a violation of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Law, and will be fined 3,000 to 15,000 yuan in accordance with Article 70, item 1 of the same law; Riverside Park violated the regulations. Those who do not listen to barbeques and picnics will be fined between 1,200 yuan and 6,000 yuan according to the Taipei Park Management and Autonomy Regulations.
Responsible editor: Yu Weining
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