The DPP authorities "under pressure" to raise the level of epidemic prevention, Taiwan media question: Contradictory statements, open-mouthed nonsense
[Global Times Special Correspondent in Taipei Cui Mingxuan] Under the strong demand of all circles on the island, the DPP authorities finally announced on the 27th that they have raised the level of epidemic prevention. On the same day, the much-anticipated Dajia Mazu detoured and announced an extension. Public opinion on the island believes that these two actions show that Taiwan's epidemic prevention situation is not optimistic.
Level up to open
In the face of the increasing severity of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Taiwan's "Executive President" Su Zhenchang announced on the 27th that the advance deployment was decided based on the recommendations of the commander of the "Outbreak Command Center", and it will be immediately upgraded from the current second level to the first level, Minister Weifu Chen Shizhong continued to serve as commander. Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen said that the international epidemic situation was getting worse, so he decided to advance the deployment and "comprehensively integrate government resources to meet the threat of new coronaviruses." Chen Shizhong said that at present, the command center can locate the island's epidemic as "sporadic community infections", but due to the triple jump of the overseas epidemic, it will choose to rise to the first level to open today.
The China Times Electronic News reported on the 27th that the biggest difference after the "Central Epidemic Command Center" in Taiwan was opened to the first level is that the standby level of each stationed ministry will be raised. Commander Chen Shizhong can quickly integrate the epidemic prevention resources and manpower of each ministry. Cai Yingwen And Su Zhenchang can also give full support to meet the epidemic with higher specifications. The well-known Chen Donghao bluntly said, "This indicates that the epidemic is becoming more and more troublesome." On the 27th, Taipei 101 Building was the first to upgrade and manage the three key points of "ventilation, disinfection, and temperature measurement": 7 entrances are staffed by special personnel, and all people entering the museum will be infrared temperature sensors or forehead guns, and their temperature will exceed 37.5. Those who are not allowed to enter; the first floor north gate and other places are subject to access control and suspension of access; from the original daily general ventilation of the mall before the opening of the business, from 10 am to 10 pm, business hours continue to be changed regularly throughout the day. Gas, space covers parking lot and toilet.
Various counties and cities have followed up, like Taipei City, which was upgraded to a first-level operation at 3 pm on the 27th, and Mayor Ke Wenzhe personally served as the commander.
The island is not considered a "advanced deployment"
As early as the emergence of New Crown Pneumonia in Taiwan, Zhuang Renxiang, then the Deputy Director of the Disease Control Agency at the time of the epidemic commander, set the level. When there are local cases on the island, the level of epidemic prevention should be established at the first level, but now not only confirmed cases Over 30 cases were reported, and deaths and multiple family cluster infections also occurred. However, Chen Shizhong repeatedly stated that there was no need to upgrade his grade. Kuomintang ’s Acting Chairman Wang Yumin said on the 27th that the Kuomintang ’s “Legislative Yuan” party group held a press conference on the 17th to call on the authorities to fight against the epidemic, and immediately rose to the first level. As a result, it was ridiculed by the DPP and even scorned "The trouble" made the KMT deeply helpless; now the authorities have finally escalated, hoping that when the epidemic is severe, they can treat the suggestions of all parties with an open attitude and cooperate with the public to prevent epidemics.
"China Times" commented that from the masks, the alcohol chaos, to the charter flights of Taiwanese businessmen, and the delay of the start of school, Taiwan ’s epidemic prevention was in chaos. However, the command center has repeatedly emphasized that there is no community transmission, but even medical personnel cannot leave the country. "Is this a decision that a second-level command unit set up by the Ministry of Health and Welfare under the Executive Yuan can make? But the government still keeps its eyes open and talks nonsense. Emphasize that there is no need to advance to the next level. " "Lianhe Wanbao" stated that the "Executive Yuan" regarded the upgrade as "advance deployment", but in fact, most experts believe that Taiwan has already had community infections, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that the Taiwan epidemic has spread in communities. The first level of opening is really for the stability of the people's minds, or for the sake of good looks and the appearance of leak-proof epidemic prevention. It is really puzzling. "
Dajia Mazu detours announces extension
Dajia Mazu, who has been arguing on the island, has finally come to fruition. On the morning of the 27th, Yan Qingbiao, chairman of the Lan Palace of Dajia Town, said that he had reported it to Mazu, and decided to start the drive after the epidemic was extinguished. He said that after the press conference on the 26th, the temple staff went south to pay tribute to the temples, and finally decided to respect the profession and postpone the detouring event. However, he previously announced that donating NT $ 30 million to the authorities for epidemic prevention is still valid. When asked by the media, "Does it feel that the authorities have left the issue of delaying the event to the temple side?", Yan Qingbiao only expressed his full support for the authorities' epidemic prevention. Other religious activities have also been postponed. Baishatun Mazu people walked into the incense group originally scheduled to start on March 24, and announced an extension on February 27. The Baishatun Mazu worshippers in the Yunlin area, which is already prepared, said that whenever the Baishatun Mazu came, they waited with the most pious heart. On the same day, the Zimen Temple of Neimen, which had originally decided to reduce the size of the detour, decided to suspend the detour of the Buddha. The Kaohsiung city government also announced that the "Inner Gate Songjiang Formation" activities would be concluded early. In addition, the Qishan Tianhou Palace detour will be postponed.
The island was relieved. On the 27th, Tsai Ing-wen thanked the Matsu temples and other temples all over Taiwan, including the Lan Palace in Dajia Town, saying that traditional religious events have been adjusted in the latest situation. "This is the most beautiful scenery in Taiwan and the most stable force." The prospective "Vice President" Lai Qingde said, "I am proud of Taiwan." "The Chief Executive" Su Zhenchang said, "Everything is as urgent as epidemic prevention." He hopes that all sectors can join hands to protect Taiwan.
The famous mouth Xie Hanbing said that the decision to extend the border has put a lot of pressure on Yan Qingbiao. This was originally a matter for the authorities to decide. The epidemic prevention commander has the right to stop large-scale rally and parade activities, but "I have been afraid to do so, I am afraid to offend believers. . He criticized politicians for not playing the role, and bluntly Yan Qingbiao has more Guts than the DPP! The United Daily reported on the 27th that the Majia detour was a major event in the religious and political circles. It attracts many believers and political leaders every year. However, the authorities have been shouting that "Mazu is compassionate, don't worry Mazu," but he hasn't given any specific suggestions about whether to go around the border. The article believes that since the entire population must be under the command of epidemic prevention, the ruling party should show courage. "Otherwise, when talking about the epidemic, it is always the right thing to do, but when it comes time to make a decision, it is indifferent."