Taiwan's efforts in epidemic prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic have been commended worldwide, leading to international media coining the term "The Taiwan Model."
Taiwan's government benefits from transparency, so there is less friction and more respect from its people for public policies. The island avoided an educational crisis and a severe blow to its economy.
Doing this through a rigorous quarantine early on in the growth of the pandemic and enforcing strict border restrictions, it maintained a civil and orderly environment.
Taiwanese people have a deep respect for each other and the democratic society they live in which aided the containment of the virus.
Wearing masks became a social norm, alcohol sanitizers were available in public areas, social distancing was enforced, while schools and offices operated safely.
According to Mung Chiang and Jonathan Moore who published an article on the U.S. Department of State's website, "A formula consisting of respect for human rights, accountability, rule of law, and transparency has made the people of Taiwan more nimble, innovative, and successful in combating international health threats, including COVID-19."
Whereas Taiwanese citizens are understanding of the thorough procedures that involve phone tracking and other strict quarantine measures, Western societies may find this invasive.
Taiwanese people are obliged to wear masks in all public transportations and other public areas. They respect the greater good which demonstrates a utilitarian society. While people in the United States strongly oppose something as basic as mask-wearing.
Analysis | Is the 'Taiwan Model' the panacea for virus prevention? | The China Post, Taiwan
TAIPEI (The China Post) — Taiwan’s efforts in epidemic prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic have been commended worldwide, leading to international media coining the term “The Taiwan Model.” The island has set a high international standard in its strategies for combatting the virus but does...
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