2021/05/10 15:13 CECC head Chen Shih-chung. CECC head Chen Shih-chung. (CNA photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Monday (May 10) announced three new domestic COVID-19 cases, one case under investigation, and 11 that were imported. During a press conference on Monday, Health and Welfare Minister and CECC head Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) announced three local COVID-19 cases, 11 imported cases, and one case whose details are currently being investigated. The three latest local cases include a shuttle bus driver and two family members of an earlier confirmed case, while the source of the infection of a China Airlines pilot has yet to be determined.
The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei. CNA photo May 10, 2021
Taipei, May 10 (CNA) A China Airlines (CAL) pilot confirmed as having COVID-19 on Monday visited a bar and a restaurant in Taipei prior to his diagnosis, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
The man went to the Seven Scholars Lounge, a bar in the Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei, on May 3, from around 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., the CECC said.
The following day, he ate at the Xian Lao Man restaurant in Taipei s Nangang District from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
According to the CECC, the pilot was likely infected on May 2 when he was driven to work with a colleague of his who tested positive on May 8.
China Airlines faces stricter measures
‘DOWN TO ZERO 2.0’: All pilots are to undergo quarantine at government centers, while cabin crew on long-haul flights have to quarantine for 14 days
By Chiu Chih-jou, Shelley Shan and Kayleigh Madjar / Staff reporters, with staff writer
The Central Epidemic Command Center yesterday announced stricter measures to contain a COVID-19 outbreak among China Airlines (華航) flight crew, as the nature of the confirmed cases indicated an unknown chain of transmission within the airline.
The “Down to Zero 2.0” plan will be tough on China Airlines personnel, but is necessary to minimize the risk to society, said Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), who heads the center.