As enterovirus activity peaks, Taiwan CDC urges public to stay vigilant

Following WHO’s decision to rename novel coronavirus, Taiwan CDC now refers to novel coronavirus as Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and revises case definition for reporting MERS

As one new human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus confirmed in China, CECC revises case definition for human infection with influenza A (H7N9) and updates travel notice to be implemented beginning June 1, 2013 accordingly

Department of Health looking to subsidize research teams for H7N9 vaccine development

“Score with ‘healthy’ chicken” campaign urges public to forego on-sight slaughtered chickens as myths surrounding benefits of freshly-slaughtered chickens grow

Art against Tuberculosis artists use Shuixuedouchang to combat TB at Tainan temple gates in neighborhood-centered campaign

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