Taiwan Model to COVID-19 Response

Abstract

This paper discusses the key elements of Taiwan’s approach in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Extensive public health infrastructure established in the country pre-COVID-19 enabled a rapid and coordinated response which included meticulous border control measures, distribution of medical resources, effective quarantine and isolation methods, digital technologies, and mass mask use. Several components of Taiwan’s model could be adapted by other countries for halting and controlling the dissemination of the agent of the current pandemic and may contribute to preparedness for eventual future outbreaks.