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Tuesday s COVID-19 press briefing, hosted by Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (second right). Photo courtesy of the CECC
Taipei, May 4 (CNA) A pilot and a flight attendant at China Airlines (CAL), one of Taiwan s largest carriers, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing to 28 the number of cases linked to the carrier and an airport hotel in Taoyuan, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
The pilot, a Taiwanese male in his 30s, flew to the United States on April 16 and returned on April 18.
Experts encourage handwashing
BENEFITS: A CECC official said that masks, handwashing and social distancing have reduced flu, enterovirus infections and diarrhea-related illnesses over the past year
By Lee I-chia / Staff reporter
Infectious-disease specialists yesterday urged people to wash their hands thoroughly and frequently to prevent infectious diseases, as there is an increased risk of community spread of COVID-19 after cases linked to China Airlines personnel and people quarantined at the Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport hotel.
To mark World Hand Hygiene Day today, National Taiwan University (NTU) Hospital held a news conference to raise awareness about the importance of hand hygiene, saying that it can prevent infectious disease, including COVID-19.
Visiting patients banned in three cities
VIRUS CURBS: Visiting people staying at healthcare and long-term care facilities in Taipei, New Taipei City and Taoyuan is banned until May 17, the CECC announced
By Lee I-chia / Staff reporter
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday banned visits to patients or residents at healthcare and long-term care facilities in three cities until May 17. It also reported six imported cases of COVID-19 and two cases with unclear infection sources.
As the number of locally transmitted cases rises, some of whom have visited many places in Taipei, New Taipei City and Taoyuan, enhanced disease prevention measures have to be implemented in the three cities, said Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), who heads the center.