Taiwan inmates volunteer to join the battle against coronavirus

Taipei prison has put together some 52,000 face masks since mid-February

Published: March 11, 2020 09:11 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer and inputs from AFP

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Copy of 640540-01-08-1583903500048 — Behind the barbed wire-topped fences of Taipei Prison, a small group of inmates are hunched over clacking sewing machines, working overtime to churn out face masks and help ward off the new coronavirus. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 640532-01-08-1583903502431 — Usually the men would be making prison uniforms in the bright-lit sewing factory in the city of Taoyuan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 640535-01-08-1583903512766 — But after the coronavirus spread to Taiwan they switched to making masks, putting together some 52,000 face coverings since mid-February. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 640534-01-08-1583903507569 — The inmates - who have volunteered for the job - work quickly with machines they have clearly come to know well. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 640533-01-08-1583903504842 — After stitching the fabric with the sewing machines, they carefully trim the masks with small scissors before ironing and packaging them. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 640536-01-08-1583903509499 — Taiwan's prisons routinely employ prisoners to make products from food to garments and soaps. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 640539-01-08-1583903494811 — The programmes are designed to teach inmates practical skills as well as raise funds for victim compensation and the improvement of facilities. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 640537-01-08-1583903515761 — Mask-clad inmates operate sewing machines as they make facemasks at the Taipei Prison in Taoyuan City, northern Taiwan. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 640538-01-08-1583903518414 — Correctional facilities across Taiwan are taking part in the new scheme to manufacture cloth face masks and face mask protectors to supply their staff and the public. Image Credit: AFP

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