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Latest news and updates on the coronavirus outbreak in Taiwan. The self-ruled island was praised as a Covid-19 containment success story, before a breakout of cases in May 2021.
- New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia and China, struggling with new case numbers, could be hit with worse outbreak over the next few weeks
- Renewed surge, mostly of Omicron variants, is a challenge for authorities grappling with economic fallout while trying to avoid unpopular restrictions
Domestic travel, particularly to parts of the island that support outdoor recreation, is heating up this summer. But many Taiwanese continue to shun crowded spaces, keeping pressure on the island’s tourism operators.
Domestic travel, particularly to parts of the island that support outdoor recreation, is heating up this summer. But many Taiwanese continue to shun crowded spaces, keeping pressure on the island’s tourism operators.
Transit passengers can travel to the island from Wednesday, but case numbers remain high and hospital workers say they have been overwhelmed in the latest surge.
Transit passengers can travel to the island from Wednesday, but case numbers remain high and hospital workers say they have been overwhelmed in the latest surge.
Analysts say the economic outlook has become more downbeat for Taiwan, with signs that exports may have peaked while a new Omicron outbreak is chilling consumption.
Analysts say the economic outlook has become more downbeat for Taiwan, with signs that exports may have peaked while a new Omicron outbreak is chilling consumption.
Health authorities say rebound to nearly 80,000 cases partly the result of an administrative error
Health authorities say rebound to nearly 80,000 cases partly the result of an administrative error
Case data seen to be in line with expert assessment of pandemic situation.
Case data seen to be in line with expert assessment of pandemic situation.
Wednesday’s death toll of 159 was a record for a single day, while new infections crossed 80,000 for the second time.
Wednesday’s death toll of 159 was a record for a single day, while new infections crossed 80,000 for the second time.
Health authorities are watching closely to see if Dragon Boat Festival holiday prompts a spike in cases.
Health authorities are watching closely to see if Dragon Boat Festival holiday prompts a spike in cases.
Island reports 152 deaths, including that of a 1-year-old boy with a pre-existing heart condition.
Island reports 152 deaths, including that of a 1-year-old boy with a pre-existing heart condition.
The number of daily infections should fall over the next two to three weeks, epidemiologists say.
The number of daily infections should fall over the next two to three weeks, epidemiologists say.
Financial regulator has ordered companies to honour valid policies after they were criticised for dismissing claims, cancelling policies and delaying payouts.
Financial regulator has ordered companies to honour valid policies after they were criticised for dismissing claims, cancelling policies and delaying payouts.
Taiwanese authorities have started easing restrictions to live with the virus while the mainland is sticking to its zero-Covid playbook
Taiwanese authorities have started easing restrictions to live with the virus while the mainland is sticking to its zero-Covid playbook
Daily infections have topped 90,000 for the first time, with 59 deaths, after the island abandoned its zero-Covid strategy.
Daily infections have topped 90,000 for the first time, with 59 deaths, after the island abandoned its zero-Covid strategy.
Amber Poon tells Lam ‘at least all Hongkongers and history will remember that you have the heart to solve problems before you leave office’.
Amber Poon tells Lam ‘at least all Hongkongers and history will remember that you have the heart to solve problems before you leave office’.
It is not known if Beijing is invited to the event the White House says will be a forum to discuss efforts to end the pandemic and prepare for future health threats.
It is not known if Beijing is invited to the event the White House says will be a forum to discuss efforts to end the pandemic and prepare for future health threats.
Omicron’s short incubation period and need to maintain pandemic prevention capacity among reasons behind ‘new Taiwan model.
Omicron’s short incubation period and need to maintain pandemic prevention capacity among reasons behind ‘new Taiwan model.
One in four of the 161 Taiwan-listed companies that suspended production amid ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and in the neighbouring city of Kunshan in Jiangsu province are in electronics
One in four of the 161 Taiwan-listed companies that suspended production amid ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and in the neighbouring city of Kunshan in Jiangsu province are in electronics
Premier Su Tseng-chang says the island will stick to its plan to gradually ease restrictions as most cases show mild or no symptoms.
Premier Su Tseng-chang says the island will stick to its plan to gradually ease restrictions as most cases show mild or no symptoms.
The island’s health authority said 99.7 per cent of cases recorded this year were asymptomatic or showed mild symptoms.
The island’s health authority said 99.7 per cent of cases recorded this year were asymptomatic or showed mild symptoms.
Taiwan’s health officials said they remain committed to living with the virus, as the self-ruled island’s Covid-19 cases exceeded 11,000 a day on April 28, 2022. Health minister Chen Shih-chung said Taiwan is likely facing a new pandemic wave, with daily cases peaking between 40,000 and 100,000 before it starts subsiding. Taiwan will instead focus on increasing the vaccination rate as new supplies arrive. Currently, some 80 per cent of residents have been administered two shots of a Covid-19 vaccine and 58 per cent have also received a booster.
Taiwan’s health officials said they remain committed to living with the virus, as the self-ruled island’s Covid-19 cases exceeded 11,000 a day on April 28, 2022. Health minister Chen Shih-chung said Taiwan is likely facing a new pandemic wave, with daily cases peaking between 40,000 and 100,000 before it starts subsiding. Taiwan will instead focus on increasing the vaccination rate as new supplies arrive. Currently, some 80 per cent of residents have been administered two shots of a Covid-19 vaccine and 58 per cent have also received a booster.
Washington representative Sandra Oudkirk thanks the industry for its efforts to resolve global chip shortage, urges further progress.
Washington representative Sandra Oudkirk thanks the industry for its efforts to resolve global chip shortage, urges further progress.
Second doses approved for those aged 65 and older while people with compromised immune systems can get a third shot.
Second doses approved for those aged 65 and older while people with compromised immune systems can get a third shot.
Health minister says the 700,000 units of Paxlovid should cover 3 per cent of the population.
Health minister says the 700,000 units of Paxlovid should cover 3 per cent of the population.
The island’s president had a meal with relatives, one of whom later tested positive.
The island’s president had a meal with relatives, one of whom later tested positive.
Faced with the Omicron variant, the strategy is not complete eradication, President Tsai Ing-wen says.
Faced with the Omicron variant, the strategy is not complete eradication, President Tsai Ing-wen says.
Hong Kong residents have been asked to test themselves for Covid-19. A doctor explains how to perform the self-test using a nasal swab, and says it is rare for a swab test to trigger a nosebleed.
Hong Kong residents have been asked to test themselves for Covid-19. A doctor explains how to perform the self-test using a nasal swab, and says it is rare for a swab test to trigger a nosebleed.
The island was one of the few places still pursuing a zero-Covid strategy but will now start to open up again.
The island was one of the few places still pursuing a zero-Covid strategy but will now start to open up again.
Premier Su Tseng-chang says government must ‘take into account livelihoods and economic development … and step out to the world’.
Premier Su Tseng-chang says government must ‘take into account livelihoods and economic development … and step out to the world’.
The growing number of Hongkongers moving to Taiwan is likely to boost housing demand in the self-ruled island in the coming years, an analyst said.
The growing number of Hongkongers moving to Taiwan is likely to boost housing demand in the self-ruled island in the coming years, an analyst said.
William Lai thanks US Democrat Tammy Duckworth, saying he was ‘especially grateful to her last year when Taiwan was unable to obtain vaccines due to China factor’; China says accusation is ‘total fiction’ and complains to US over Lai’s virtual meetings with lawmakers.
William Lai thanks US Democrat Tammy Duckworth, saying he was ‘especially grateful to her last year when Taiwan was unable to obtain vaccines due to China factor’; China says accusation is ‘total fiction’ and complains to US over Lai’s virtual meetings with lawmakers.