COVID-19: Taiwan drops in daily domestic cases

Taiwan’s daily domestic COVID-19 infections dropped below 100 for the first time in more than a month as the pandemic continues to subside.

Health Minister, Chen Shih-chung mentioned 75 new domestic infections, “Monday was the first time the daily figure had dipped below 100 since May 15, when Taiwan raised the alert level for its capital.

“We hope this trend can continue, this needs everyone to work hard together.

“People should not relax their vigilance and must continue to wear masks and wash their hands,” Chen added.

Taiwan has been battling a rise in domestic cases, tightening curbs on private gatherings and closing entertainment venues.

The government has been working to speed a vaccination programme hobbled by supply delays, with just about 6% of a population of 23.5 million having received at least one of the required two doses.

Taiwan received 2.5 million vaccine doses from the United States. It tally of infections in the pandemic stands at 14,080, including 569 deaths.

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