Mayor’s Remarks:
1. The National Middle School Athletic Games, held in Tainan City on April 21st, concluded on April 24th. The National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, hosted at Chang Jung Christian University since April 27th, ended on May 2nd. The Yuguang Island Life Festival, taking place from May 3rd to 11th, has also attracted large crowds of tourists. Over the last weekend alone, the event drew approximately 100,000 visitors and received positive feedback from young attendees. As the festival continues this coming weekend, the Tourism and Travel Bureau is requested to coordinate with the Transportation Bureau, Police Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau, and other relevant departments. Please enlist the assistance of volunteer traffic officers to ensure effective traffic control and environmental sanitation. Additionally, relevant bureaus and departments are asked to expedite the inventory of temporary parking spaces in the surrounding areas and to assess vehicle access controls to and from Yuguang Island to mitigate pedestrian and traffic congestion.
2. According to the assessment by the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the current two-month period marks a peak in COVID-19 cases. The Public Health Bureau is urged to intensify outreach efforts, especially in encouraging older adults to receive the updated JN.1 vaccine as soon as possible. All relevant bureaus and departments are reminded to remain vigilant. In addition, enterovirus activity is expected to be severe this year. The Education Bureau, Social Affairs Bureau, and other relevant departments are asked to work in coordination with the Public Health Bureau to safeguard children's health.