Mayor’s Remarks:
1. We’re one week away from July 12. However, people often let their guard down on the cusp of success. Therefore, in the coming week, and even after level-3 lockdown has been lifted, we must remain vigilant in practicing pandemic prevention measures. With the recent rainfall, mosquito vectors are expected to increase in mass over the next three to five days. If we let our guard down now, we may have to simultaneously battle COVID-19 and Dengue fever outbreaks, which is unacceptable. I ask the Environmental Protection Bureau, Police Department, Fire Department, and Bureau of Education to mobilize volunteers and educate the public on how to remove Dengue vectors. All municipal departments must remain vigilant in carrying out their tasks.
2. Tainan’s grocery delivery service has been well-received by the public. This service has also allowed businesses to increase their income during the pandemic. Please keep up the good work and uphold the same delivery capacity after the level-3 alert has been lifted. The Labor Affairs Bureau should assist in contacting migrant worker dormitories and the Social Affairs Bureau should reach out to long-term care facilities and promote this service. The municipal government also provides delivery subsidies. Please fully utilize this delivery platform.
3. Seeing that level-3 lockdown will soon be eased, concerned departments should start formulating plans for future events and pandemic prevention measures. I ask Deputy Mayor Tai and Deputy Mayor Chao to contact relevant bureaus and follow up on this work.