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The CDC explained that in week 44 (November 1-7), there were 91,879 outpatient and emergency room visits for influenza-like illnesses, a 6.4% decrease from the previous week.
However, last week (November 3-9), there were still 103 new cases of severe influenza complications and 38 deaths.
This season (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027) has seen a cumulative total of 645 severe cases and 124 deaths.
The majority of severe cases are among those aged 65 and above (69.6%) and those with a history of chronic illness (85.1%).
97.1% of those affected have not received the seasonal influenza vaccine.
Laboratory monitoring data shows that H1N1 influenza viruses are currently predominantly circulating in the community, accounting for 94.7%.
According to the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC), although the COVID-19 epidemic in Taiwan ended its peak in mid-October and continues to decline, last week (November 3-9) saw 2 new severe cases and 1 death.
50% of severe cases have not received the seasonal COVID-19 vaccine.
This season (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027) saw a cumulative total of 77 severe cases, including 14 deaths.
The majority of severe cases were among those aged 65 and above (61.0%) and those with a history of chronic illnesses (84.4%). 98.7% of these cases were not vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Taiwan, https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/HHbAdjZ5sQg8nHVyP5QXSQ?typeid=9
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