Taipei, May 6 (CNA) Taiwan is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, especially in the northern part of the country, and the government has limited the availability of PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests normally used to confirm positive COVID-19 cases.
Taipei, April 29 (CNA) The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) will join with local governments to test a torrential rain warning system at three recreation areas in mountainous parts of Taipei and New Taipei that are vulnerable to flooding and storm surges.
Taipei, April 17 (CNA) An 18-year-old man has been hit with a NT$1.5-million (US$51,499.32) fine for breaking his mandatory quarantine after having tested positive for COVID-19, New Taipei's health department said on Sunday.
Taipei, April 6 (CNA) The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is evaluating plans to have people with light COVID-19 symptoms quarantine at home if the number of domestic cases in Taiwan continues to rise, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Wednesday.
Taipei, April 5 (CNA) Taiwan's Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Tuesday that the recent surge in domestic COVID-19 infections has not yet peaked, despite the daily high of 216 cases reported earlier in the day.