[Tried to reply to the last post referencing Taiwan, but can't reply or quote it since it was 2 threads back in #36.]
An acquaintance in Taiwan is bragging about how life isn't that different for them there, they just have to wear masks and avoid crowded areas etc. I'm reading all the articles about their low rates and how they handled it differently than the US, but I can't figure out whether it will never be bad there because of how they're handling it or if she's just in for a big surprise when it finally does hit them like everyone else??? If that was going to happen wouldn't it have happened by now? Any thoughts/opinions from those who know more than I do about this?
They fined one guy $33,000 for trying to go dancing in a nightclub, and they're rewarding people for staying home with things like:
For those who follow the rules, the outcome is more pleasant: a stipend, and goodie bags that can include items ranging from masks and instant noodles to free packages for online gaming and movie services, plus snacks.
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