The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) stated today (June 9th) that, according to monitoring data, the domestic COVID-19 epidemic has been rising from its low point.
In the 22nd week (May 31st - June 6th), there were 1,000 outpatient and emergency room visits related to COVID-19, a 4.1% increase compared to the previous week.
Last week (June 2nd - June 8th), there were 5 new local cases of severe COVID-19 complications, with no new local deaths.
Since October 2025, there have been a cumulative total of 90 local cases of severe COVID-19 complications, of which 14 have died.
The majority of severe cases are among those aged 65 and above (72.2%) and those with a history of chronic diseases (81.1%), and 93.3% have not received the COVID-19 vaccine this season.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) pointed out that the global COVID-19 positivity rate has recently risen slightly from its low point.
The predominant circulating variants are BA.3.2 and XFG, followed by NB.1.8.1.
Among all regions, Southeast Asia has seen a significant increase.
The epidemic in neighboring countries is rising in India, the epidemic in Singapore is fluctuating from its peak, the epidemic in China is rising slightly from its low point, and the epidemic in Japan is flat from its low point.
The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reminds the public that with the rise of COVID-19 cases in Taiwan, it urges the public to strengthen their self-protection awareness, practice hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette.
To protect their own health and the health of others, if they experience respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, or sore throat, or when visiting healthcare facilities, in crowded places where social distancing is difficult or poorly ventilated, or in close contact with the elderly or immunocompromised individuals, it is recommended to wear a mask.
If you have a fever or respiratory symptoms, it is advised to stay home and avoid unnecessary outings.
Those with severe risk factors and who meet the criteria for publicly funded antiviral medication should seek medical attention as soon as possible if they experience suspected symptoms.
A doctor will assess the symptoms and prescribe antiviral medication to reduce the risk of serious complications or death after infection.
Furthermore, the CDC urges those who have not yet received this season's COVID-19 vaccine within the past six months to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) emphasizes that there are currently sufficient reserves of COVID-19 vaccines and antiviral drugs.
For inquiries about vaccination sites, contracted hospitals for publicly funded oral antiviral drugs, and the latest epidemic prevention policies, the public can visit the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov.tw) or call the toll-free epidemic prevention hotline 1922 (or 0800-001922).
Source:
Link: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/gyc9j6zazoe_7nR9FqdFYQ?typeid=9
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