Taiwan’s Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said in a briefing on Saturday that Taipei and the surrounding city, New Taipei City, accounting for a total population of about 6.5 million people, was now ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Florida’s amusement parks loosen mask wearing
Florida’s major theme parks are adjusting face mask policies after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loosened its recommendations on Thursday as more people get vaccinated for the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan raises COVID-19 alert level amid surge in cases
The Taiwanese government on Saturday raised the coronavirus alert levels for two cities, Taipei and New Taipei City, after authorities reported a surge in new infections.The state of play: People in ... ( read original story ...)
Cinemas in Taipei Ordered to Close for First Time Due to Virus Surge
Cinemas in Taipei and surrounding areas have been ordered to close for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Taiwan authorities issued an order on Saturday morning putting the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hits a daily case record, and other news from around the world.
The self-governing island, which has had striking success with the virus, ramped up restrictions in Taipei after reporting 180 locally transmitted infections. ( read original story ...)
How America Can Help Taiwan Defend Itself
The Pentagon could advise Taiwan on its force and weapon systems acquisition process, and provide the support and guidance needed for developing Taiwan’s joint doctrine, operational planning, and ... ( read original story ...)
Spike in Covid-19 cases in Taiwan: Celebs Huang Jinglun and Jeff Wang anxious but not panicked
Singaporean singer and host Huang Jinglun may not be experiencing the new Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) as the rest of his countrymen, but he's not resting easy where he is either.Based in Taiwan for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tightens curbs after surge in domestic COVID-19 cases
Taiwan raised its coronavirus alert level on Saturday in the capital, Taipei, and the city around it, bringing curbs for a period of two weeks that will shut many venues and restrict gatherings in the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Taiwan raises its Covid-19 alert level
Taiwan has raised its coronavirus alert level following a surge in new domestic infections ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Taiwan raises alert amid sharp rise in cases
Taiwan has raised the COVID-19 alert level for the capital Taipei and the surrounding area of New Taipei city following its worst outbreak since the pandemic began. The level 3 alert announced ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan records 180 new cases in island’s worst Covid outbreak of pandemic
New restrictions, including a mandate on mask-wearing and limits on gatherings in the capital, Taipei, will stay in place for two weeks ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Tightens Virus Restrictions After Surge in Local Cases
Taiwan imposed restrictions on gatherings and ordered entertainment businesses to shutter operations as it raised the alert level in its capital to battle a surge in local Covid-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says Hong Kong tycoon asset freeze a warning to global investors
Taiwan warned on Saturday that Hong Kong's decision to freeze assets belonging to jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai was a sign to the international community that doing business in the Chinese-controlled ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan premier says no need to raise Covid alert level for now
While Taiwan has reported just 1,233 cases, a recent small rise in domestic infections has spooked Taiwan's people and the stock market. ( read original story ...)
Taipei and New Taipei Covid alert level raised
Taiwan raised its coronavirus alert level on Saturday in the capital, Taipei, and the city around it, bringing curbs for a period of two weeks that ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei closes entertainment venues as virus outbreak spreads
Taiwan's capital on Friday announced an indefinite closure of entertainment venues in the wake of a widening outbreak of local coronavirus infections. The source of seven of the local infections was ... ( read original story ...)