To inform you about the Ministry of Personnel's letter regarding civil servants who contract Severe Special Infectious Pneumonia (hereinafter referred to as COVID-19) due to their duties, and who are isolated for home care in accordance with the regulations of the Central Epidemic Command Center. If they undergo (remote) medical treatment or are sent for medical treatment, they may be eligible for a慰問金 (condolence payment) in accordance with the "Regulations on the Issuance of Condolence Payments for Accidental Injuries and Deaths of Civil Servants on Duty" (hereinafter referred to as these Regulations).

Explanation:
1. In accordance with the Ministry of Personnel's letter dated June 13, 111 (2022), Ref. No. Bu Tui Wu Zi Di 11154486951, and with a copy of the original letter attached.

2. The Taoyuan City Government's letter dated July 6, 110 (2021), Ref. No. Fu Ren Gei Zi Di 1100161995, forwarded the Ministry of Personnel's interpretation, stating that those who contract COVID-19 and become ill may be eligible for a慰問金 (condolence payment) in accordance with these Regulations. Furthermore, if they are transferred to a centralized quarantine facility (including epidemic prevention hotels), it will be considered as hospitalization and a慰問金 (condolence payment) will be issued.

3. In view of the characteristics of the Omicron variant, the Central Epidemic Command Center adjusted the criteria for hospitalization of COVID-19 cases in April 111 (2022). Mild or asymptomatic cases are now managed with home care. If medical needs arise, video consultations, remote medical treatment, or transfer for medical treatment may be arranged. However, if there is no actual hospitalization or if the case is not deemed as isolation treatment by the competent authority, it is difficult to consider it as meeting the intent of these Regulations and the aforementioned letter for the issuance of a慰問金 (condolence payment).

4. Therefore, if a civil servant contracts COVID-19 due to their duties and undergoes (remote) medical treatment or is sent for medical treatment by a qualified hospital (medical institution) during home care, they may submit relevant documents such as a diagnosis certificate issued by a qualified hospital (medical institution) to prove the treatment. Based on the number of treatments or the situation of hospitalization for medical treatment, the condolence payment will be issued in accordance with the standards set forth in these Regulations.