"The confirmed local cases are mostly people who were infected overseas before returning to Taiwan and the only two indigenous cases are people who were infected by other members of their household. Therefore, the center does not recommend foreign nationals traveling in Taiwan wear masks, but they can prepare masks and bring them on their own if they are concerned."

“A vaccine for the coronavirus is still being developed and that the main treatment right now is supportive care.”

“Normal surgical masks are sufficient to guard against the virus.”

“We are warning that anyone who refuses to cooperate with our quarantine officers or is disrespectful toward them will be strictly punished according to the law. Disease prevention is not a game, so we will impose the heaviest punishment for obstructing public officers in discharging their duties.”

“It's every country's responsibility to cooperate with one another for the sake of their citizens' health, and I believe that it is the international society's responsibility to make sure that Taiwan is not excluded from the global health system.”

“The control and prevention of diseases and epidemics should go beyond boundaries.”

“I want to advise everyone to wear a face mask at all times when travelling in an aircraft and also in confined spaces such as inside airports .”