The government is giving out subsidies and vouchers to help those hit hard by COVID-19. It has given out NT$30 billion (about US$1 billion) to nearly 1.8 million people hit hard by the pandemic. That was the word from Premier Su Tseng-chang on Monday.
The premier said the government has given NT$10,000 (US$335) each to people without labor insurance. These include temp workers, sidewalk vendors and people with a low household income.
The government is also helping workers in the agriculture and fishing industries. Some have received NT$30,000 (about US$1,000) in subsidies. Others, whose annual income is less than NT$500,000 (US$16,750), have received NT$10,000 (US$335) in aid.
The government is also planning to give out stimulus coupons for consumers who spend money at night markets, shops and restaurants. Minister of Economic Affairs Shen Jong-chin said Monday that the stimulus coupons may be handed out this month, and will come in both electronic and paper forms. The economics ministry says it’s looking to issue about NT$11 billion (US$370 million) worth of stimulus coupons that consumers can use to help businesses hit by the pandemic.