10 The Changing Nature of Work and Lifestyle in Southeast Asia Post-Pandemic
Hsiu-Lan Shelley Tien
Since the onset of COVID-19 at the end of 2019, the Taiwan government has devoted considerable effort to keep people safe. People, in a conservative society under collectivism, followed strict precautions for pandemic prevention. However, the confirmed infected cases increased dramatically in mid-May 2021, which is almost a year after when other countries experienced the initial surge. The whole country was promoted to alert level III, which is the next to the highest warning level in times of crises. The schools, from kindergarten to university, shut down, and many commercial activities stopped for two months. The ...
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