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A firework display in Penghu. The local authorities announced on Tuesday its decision to suspend of the ongoing fireworks festival until June 8. Photo courtesy of Penghu County government
Taipei, May 11 (CNA) A wide range of upcoming public events in Taiwan were cancelled by their organizers on Tuesday amid growing concerns about an increase in domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.
The cancellations were announced after the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) asked organizers to halt indoor events of more than 100 people and outdoor events of more than 500 people through June 8, in an effort to contain the spread of the virus.