The three keys to Taiwan’s success in keeping COVID-19 at bay are being fast, fair, and fun. That’s what Minister without Portfolio Audrey Tang had to say during an online presentation for Italy’s Associazione Copernicani on Monday.
Tang was the main speaker during the event. She said the three keys applied to most of the government’s responses to COVID-19, including keeping ahead of the disease’s spread, launching face mask rationing plans, and dispelling disinformation about the pandemic.
Elaborating on how she handled rumors and false information about the pandemic spreading in Taiwan, Tang said she usually turned to humor. Jokingly dispelling rumors is a good way for people to share the correct messages and spread it, Tang said.
Tackling disinformation with speed is also crucial, said Tang. She said that the government now aims to dispel major pieces of disinformation within an hour of learning about them. Tang also said that she encourages people to turn to third-party fact-checking platforms.