Mayor’s Remarks:
1. Dengue fever must not be taken lightly. Today (27th), we have arranged for the Public Health Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau, and Market Administration Office to give us a presentation about Dengue fever prevention. It is not the sole responsibility of these three departments but rather the collective responsibility of the entire municipal government and the city to prevent the spread of Dengue fever. I trust that everyone will work together in preventing the spread of this disease.
2. I would like to especially thank frontline personnel responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and promoting public awareness of Dengue fever. They are at the forefront of preventing the spread of this disease, and they are also testament to the municipal government’s capability in safeguarding public health. We must treat Dengue fever prevention with discretion. Mosquito larvae can breed in the smallest, most inconspicuous corners, so everyone must put in the extra work to find and exterminate larvae. To effectively prevent the spread of Dengue fever, members of the public should get tested if they experience any discomfort.
3. Beginning on July 1, applications for senior health insurance subsidies, rental subsidies, cross-district commuting passes, and vaccination rewards will begin. Concerned departments should promote these programs and ensure that they are implemented according to plan. The Research, Development and Evaluation Commission should review municipal departments’ performance in promoting these policies.
4. Tainan prides itself as a popular tourist destination. Recently, anonymous threats targeting an attraction that falls under the municipal government’s jurisdiction have been made from an offshore IP. Therefore, I urge all departments to keep a close eye on the security of their websites, ramp up patrol efforts, and be on the lookout for suspicious behavior.