Taiwan CECC narrows case contacts, requests passengers sitting in same or adjacent rows of seats to first case of influenza A (H1N1) confirmed in Hong Kong to voluntarily contact health authorities

Taiwan CECC considers in-flight risk of transmission of influenza A (H1N1) low, but urges passengers on same flight with first case confirmed in Hong Kong to voluntarily report themselves to health authorities

Human outbreaks of influenza A (H1N1) confirmed in the United States of America, Mexico; Taiwan CDC closely monitors outbreaks overseas; people planning to visit affected areas advised to pay attention to disease prevention

No confirmed case of influenza A (H1N1) in Taiwan, clinicians must report suspected cases according to law

WHO raises influenza pandemic alert level to phase 5, Executive Yuan moves second meeting held by Central Epidemic Command Center forward in response

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