TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The epidemic continues to spread in mainland China, and according to the commander of the Central Epidemic Command Center, Victor Wang, the outbreak may reach its peak in 2 months.
As many will be traveling back to Taiwan from the mainland for Chinese New Year, the CECC is urging children to get vaccinated or re-vaccinated.
Against this backdrop, Doctor Chiang Kuan-yu said, "China may have a wave of exponential rise after they announce a lift of the ban."
For children aged 5 to 11, the administration of booster vaccines restarted on Dec. 2.
As mask regulations have recently loosened in Taiwan, masks are no longer deemed mandatory when outdoors. However, doctors are still urging the public to wear a mask, when possible, for self-protection.
Doctor Hwang Kao-pin suggested the government to not make any further changes when it comes to mask regulations until at least March of next year.
