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Foreign man dies from malaria in Taiwan after Malawi trip
Discover the details of a rare imported malaria case in Taiwan, where a man in his 40s died after traveling to Malawi. Learn about the CDC’s travel and prevention advice.2024/05/21 15:48 -
Flu outbreak in Taiwan: Over 90,000 cases last week
The Taiwan CDC reports over 90,000 flu cases last week, with 22 severe cases and six deaths. Vaccination urged to reduce risk. Second pertussis case confirmed, highlighting rise in cases globally. Travelers advised to consider vaccination and wear masks in affected areas.2024/04/02 18:11 -
Taiwan seeks dog handlers for airport and seaport security
Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture is recruiting four dog handlers for its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency. The positions offer a starting salary of NT$37,769 per month, plus an additional NT$7,700 allowance for outstations. Handlers must have at least one year of related experience and be available for shifts and business travel. They also need a good understanding of dogs, an outgoing personality, and the ability to work independently. The positions are divided among Taipei Songshan Airport, Taoyuan International Airport, and Kinmen Shuitou Pier, with potential relocation to Kaohsiung Airport or Taichung Airport.2024/01/04 15:18 -
Respiratory illness to tsurge in China during winter: CDC
Taiwan’s CDC warns that respiratory illness cases in China may peak around Lunar New Year due to multiple pathogens affecting the northern regions. The CDC emphasizes that the surge is not caused by a single agent and poses challenges across different age groups. In addition to mycoplasma, other infectious threats like influenza and COVID-19 should not be ignored. To prepare for increased cross-strait travel, the CDC urges vaccination against flu and COVID-19, especially for the elderly and young children with weaker immune systems. Non-essential trips to China are recommended to be postponed as a precautionary health measure.2023/11/27 17:56 -
Dengue fever resurfaces locally in Taipei after 3-year lull
Taipei’s Mayor Chiang Wan-an oversees alley disinfection after the city reports its first local dengue fever case in three years. Learn more about the preventive measures and the patient’s travel history.2023/08/10 20:48 -
Taiwan foreigners to self-pay COVID treatment costs in 2023
Foreigners in Taiwan will have to cover the costs of their COVID treatment on their own starting in 2023.2023/01/01 07:59