On behalf of the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta (TECO in Atlanta) donated 80,000 surgical masks to the State of Kentucky on May 28th. The masks were delivered from Taiwan directly to the Warehouse of the Kentucky Department for Public Health in Frankfort, from which they will be distributed to the frontline medical personnel.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear made a special video to express his thanks and sent a letter to President Tsai Ing-wen, in which he thanked Taiwan for its generous donation of 80,000 surgical masks. Governor Beshear lauded Taiwan’s friendship during this unprecedented pandemic. He expressed that this donation will help us fight our common enemy: the COVID-19 virus.
US Congressmen of Kentucky Andy Barr tweeted his appreciation to Taiwan for its generous donation of medical equipment. Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker David Osborne co-signed a press release to express thankfulness for Taiwan’s donation. Kentucky House Representative Ed Massey helped Kentucky PBS to make a video to extend his appreciation to President Tsai Ing-wen, as well. Kentucky Educational Television reported this donation news on its COVID-19 series program on Friday, May 29th.
This donation was a part of Taiwan’s four waves of humanitarian assistance and global partnership, which included 33 million masks donated globally, more than 9 million of which went to the United States and 80,000 to Kentucky specifically. Acting Director-General Daniel Hung of TECO in Atlanta expressed that Taiwan recognizes the drastic impact of COVID-19 in Kentucky, which led to this donation to assist healthcare workers.
Through its humanitarian efforts in fighting COVID-19, Taiwan demonstrates the compassion and determination of its government and people, reaffirming its sincere commitment to taking part in international affairs. As the international community endeavors to strengthen mechanisms to combat COVID-19, Taiwan stands willing and able to collaborate with other countries, in order to give valuable assistance in overcoming the pandemic. Taiwan is willing and capable of utilizing our strengths in manufacturing, medicine, and technology in order to work alongside the world. In any way that Taiwan can help, Taiwan is helping.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear made a special video thanked Taiwan for its generous donation of 80,000 surgical masks.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e9c3u0tou74hilh/05.28%20-%20MaskThank%20You.mp4?dl=0
Kentucky Educational Television reported Taiwan donation news on its COVID-19 series program on Friday, May 29th. Kentucky House Representative Ed Massey said: “If this virus has taught us nothing else, it is the power of working together”.
