TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan reported four new measles cases on Tuesday (April 29), with one local and three imported, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC, 疾管署). The local case involves a man in his 20s from Northern Taiwan who contracted the disease after dining with a previously identified imported case. The CDC has identified 460 contacts who require monitoring until May 14.
The CDC detailed that the local case, a workplace colleague of a previously confirmed imported case, began showing symptoms like a rash and sore throat on April 22. He sought medical attention on April 23 and received a positive test result on April 24.
The imported cases include a couple in their 30s from Northern Taiwan and a man in his 20s from Southern Taiwan, all of whom traveled to Vietnam in early April. The CDC reported that Taiwan's measles outbreak has not subsided, with 12 local and 20 imported cases in 2025, all originating from Vietnam. The outbreak marks a six-year high for the same period, with five clusters identified.
The CDC urges those who traveled to Vietnam to be vigilant, as the measles outbreak there is severe. If symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, or rash appear within three weeks of returning, individuals should seek medical attention and disclose their travel history.
