Central Epidemic Command Center for H7N9 influenza enforces ban on slaughtering of live poultry at traditional wet markets beginning May 17, 2013; Poultry vendors and public urged to cooperate government policies

Taiwan CDC announces this year’s third case of coxsackievirus A6 infection with severe complications; As enterovirus activity peaks, public urged to wash hands properly and caregivers of children advised to pay attention to prodromal symptoms of severe enterovirus infection in children

As 11 new indigenous cases of dengue fever occurs in Pingtung County, physicians urged to stay vigilant and public advised to take precautions against mosquitoes and clean up vector-breeding sites

Taiwan CDC announces this year’s second case of coxsackievirus A6 infection with severe complications; As enterovirus season begins, public urged to wash hands properly and caregivers of children advised to pay attention to prodromal symptoms of severe enterovirus infection in children

All corners of society join together to promote “Vaccinate for Good Health” campaign for World Immunization Week

New Taipei City finds senior citizens over 65-year-old account for 40% of new TB cases; Health advocacy group of veteran artists touring temple gates help seniors fight TB

As first indigenous cluster of dengue cases occurs in Pingtung County and dengue transmission increases in Southeast Asia, Taiwan CDC urges public to take precautions against mosquitoes and clean up vector-breeding sites

Beginning May 1, 2013, Government to cover medical costs associated with H7N9 flu, including isolation ward charges, viral test fees, medicine costs and meals, for foreign nationals who are not covered by National Health Insurance and found to have contracted the disease by health authority, while all other medical costs are the patient’s own responsibility

As China reports three more H7N9 cases, CECC continues to reinforce crackdown on poultry smuggling and advises public against smuggling live poultry and poultry products

CECC to extend period for use of government-funded antivirals till CECC is deactivated