Taiwan activates “Strategic Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan” in response to outbreaks overseas

Taiwan CDC increases level of warning against travel to U.S., Mexico

First suspected case of influenza A (H1N1) in male returning from Mexico seeks medical attention through 1922

Premier Liu visits Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to survey border monitoring for disease

Suspected influenza A (H1N1) case must be reported within 24 hours

Taiwan CDC to implement onboard quarantine inspection of certain flights

WHO announces case definitions for infection with influenza A (H1N1) in its list of Category I Notifiable Infectious Disease

Minister of Health convenes first meeting held by Central Epidemic Command Center, 5 decisions reached

WHO raises influenza pandemic alert level, Taiwan establishes Central Epidemic Command Center in response

First human case of Japanese encephalitis confirmed. Taiwan CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites, parents to protect children aged 15-month and above with vaccination.