Dengue activity persists in southern Taiwan; Two indigenous dengue hemorrhagic fever cases confirmed; Public urged to clean up and remove vector-breeding sites and take prevention measures

One new case of enterovirus 71 infection with severe complications confirmed; Public urged to avoid taking infants and children to crowded public places to prevent infection as eneterovirus continues to circulate in community

Taiwan CDC urges people residing in areas affected by dengue for years and those with chronic illnesses to clean up and remove vector-breeding sites and take prevention measures to prevent dengue hemorrhagic fever

AIDS prevention efforts plagued by delayed diagnoses; Taiwan CDC creates social media-driven “I-Check” campaign to curb high-risk behavior through free, anonymous testing

One new case of enterovirus 71 infection with severe complications confirmed; Public urged to avoid taking infants and children to crowded public places to prevent infection as eneterovirus continues to circulate in community

One new case of enterovirus 71 infection with severe complications confirmed; Public urged to wash hands regularly and pay attention to prodromal signs of complications

Taiwan CDC urges public to clean up dengue vector-breeding sites and take prevention measures as first indigenous dengue cluster reported in Taoyuan County

In light of recent occurrence of overseas novel coronavirus cases, “severe respiratory disease associated with novel coronavirus” listed as Category V Notifiable Infectious Disease

Taiwan CDC on alert after receiving notification from WHO concerning discovery of novel coronavirus in Middle East; Physicians and public urged to stay vigilant and take prevention measures

Taiwan CDC launches government-funded seasonal flu shot campaign on October 1; New target populations include fifth and sixth graders