Executive Yuan Spokesperson Lo Ping-cheng on Monday conveyed Premier Su Tseng-chang's gratitude to the Legislature for approving proposed amendments to Articles 11 and 19 of the Special Act for Prevention, Relief and Revitalization Measures for Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens. The two government branches are working together to control COVID-19 and protect people's health while assisting businesses and individuals in need. The special act has been extended another year to June 30, 2022, with the special budget ceiling raised to NT$840 billion (US$30.3 billion).