COVID-19 結果共10,000筆

DPP Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time. She underwent rapid testing in Miaoli due to congestion symptoms, which confirmed her infection. Despite her diagnosis, Hsiao diligently followed the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s guidelines, wearing a double mask and avoiding contact with others. She completed two events in Miaoli under these conditions but had to cancel subsequent activities to protect the public. Hsiao expressed regret to her supporters for not being able to interact with them and informed President-elect Lai Ching-te about her diagnosis.

近期寒流連日低溫，疾管署表示，國內COVID-19疫情仍呈上升且處流行期，病毒傳播風險持續，且受寒流影響下週預計疫情將達最高峰，呼籲民眾踴躍接種新冠XBB疫苗。

近期網路謠傳「第4劑疫苗可能導致免疫系統關閉」等訊息，疾管署今天澄清，沒有科學實證顯示接種任何1劑COVID-19疫苗會導致免疫系統關閉或產生耐受性，此為錯誤訊息。

A surge in respiratory illnesses, including influenza and COVID-19, has overwhelmed emergency departments in Taipei. Pulmonologist Su I-feng warns the public to closely monitor their health due to the widespread COVID-19 outbreak. The Taiwan CDC predicts a peak in flu and COVID-19 cases before the Lunar New Year. Concerns arise about a possible shortage of medical staff during this period, particularly in the emergency system. Hsieh Tsung-hsueh, director of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, has already deployed staff to prepare for a potential massive influenza outbreak.

Taiwan grapples with a surge in virus transmission amidst a cold front. Learn about the impact and the crucial role of vaccination and health measures in curbing the spread.

疾管署今天公布去年上半年COVID-19血清抗體監測結果，發言人羅一鈞指出，截至去年6月，全台近8成民眾都曾經染疫，推估至今未曾染疫的「天選之人」僅剩1成或更少。

世界衛生組織（WHO）秘書長譚德塞，呼籲各國簽署WHO的大流行病協議，為對抗「X疾病（一種假設會在未來引發大規模傳染的病原體臨時名稱）」做好準備，若其真的出現，致命率可能達到新型冠狀病毒病COVID-19的20倍。對此，台大感染科醫師黃立民表示，目前過度使用抗生素，導致產生嚴重抗藥性外，加上全世界新的抗生素研法速度也很慢，「快要無藥可用」，建議政策應嚴加管制抗生素使用，同時也要尋找其他減少細菌機會，逐步減少抗生素的使用。

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has announced updates to its Rules of Medical Diagnosis and Treatment by Telecommunications, expanding telemedicine services to a larger population under certain conditions, effective July 1. Approximately 2.47 million individuals are expected to benefit from these changes. The updates aim to adapt to the post-COVID-19 healthcare landscape and extend the scope of telemedicine to five special situations, including chronic disease care, end-stage disease care, custody care in correctional facilities, care for the mobility challenged, and care during disasters, communicable diseases, or other significant changes. Minister of Health and Welfare Hsueh Jui-yuan clarified that not all patients can avail of telemedicine services, as evaluation by healthcare units is mandatory, and physicians who violate the rules may face a maximum fine of NT＄100,000. The new process combines physical outpatient services with telemedicine to reduce costs and time for patients requiring post-acute care, offering a convenient and seamless healthcare experience. The updated rules broaden the range of medical services that physicians can provide through telecommunication. Additionally, the Ministry has stated that doctors, after evaluating the patient’s stable condition, can now electronically prescribe medication for patients with chronic mental illnesses or in end-stage care, including regulated drugs like morphine.

華爾街日報報導，美國國會調查發現，2019年底，中國研究人員已對COVID-19病毒基因測序，但北京隔逾2週才公布細節，外界再度質疑中國在疫情初期到底掌握多少資訊。

The Kuomintang (KMT) responds to proposals from the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) regarding future operations in the new legislature, promising to respect the opinions of the Legislative Yuan party groups. As the majority in parliament, the KMT pledges to provide vigorous oversight and advance the issues agreed upon in the cross-party meeting with the TPP on October 30th last year. Agreed matters include peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, resumption of cross-strait dialogue, environmental sustainability, national security, public health, and strengthening the legislature’s function under the existing constitutional system. The KMT emphasizes its unchanged vision for Taiwan’s future development. Additionally, they plan to scrutinize issues such as the controversy over the purchase contracts of the Medigen COVID-19 vaccine by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government. The KMT welcomes those with similar political ideals to join in preventing authoritarian one-party rule and ensuring democracy aligns with the public’s wishes.

冷氣團一波波來襲，呼吸道感染疫情升溫，根據疾管署最新統計，類流感一週就診直逼12.4萬人，是10年來同期最高，新冠病毒新增515例併發症、死亡人數48例，是4、5個月來最高數字，世界衛生組織（WHO）警告，去（2023）年12月有近1萬人死於COVID-19，仍是一大威脅。胸腔暨重症專科醫師黃軒舉歐美國家提醒，又恢復強制戴口罩，面對流感病毒、新冠病毒和呼吸道融合病毒（ RSV）肆虐，一定要盡快接種疫苗，提早做好準備。

世界衛生組織（WHO）今天警告，去年12月有將近1萬人死於COVID-19（2019冠狀病毒疾病）的通報，這種病毒依然是一大威脅。

國土管理署在「疫後強化經濟與社會韌性及全民共享經濟成果特別條例」的後盾下，於112年6月1日至12月29日推動「中產以下自用住宅貸款戶支持專案」，申請已截止。此專案的目的是為了照顧受COVID-19疫情衝擊的中低薪房貸族，透過3萬元的定額支持金來減輕他們的居住經濟壓力，全程核撥款項超過新台幣146億元。

疾管署今(9)日表示，目前國內COVID-19疫情上升且處流行期，上週(1/2-1/8)新增515例COVID-19本土確定病例(併發症)，較前一週(2023/12/26-2024/1/1)新增360例上升，併發症中65歲以上長者占78%；另上週新增48例死亡病例，較前一週新增38例上升，死亡個案中65歲以上長者占90%；呼籲民眾接種新冠XBB疫苗，提升免疫保護力。

西班牙衛生部今天表示，由於流感疫情嚴重，自明天開始，全國各地醫院和其他醫療照護機構將再次強制佩戴口罩。

行政院長陳建仁今（9）日赴立法院，針對公布高端合約及圖利廠商、危害全民健康權益等相關事宜進行專案報告，他強調採購COVID-19疫苗合約沒有不可告人之事，一切都依照法規與國際商業範例嚴謹進行，依法行政，絕無涉炒股或其他不法；至於無法立即公開合約全因附帶的保密條款，陳建仁也舉像bnt、莫德納、az、 novax等外國疫苗採購合約也都有保密條款，「考量採購公文重要性及後續參考所需要，嚴謹的以最常公文保存年限三十年定之，預計此公文檔案必須保存三十年始得銷毀，而不是外界所傳的封存三十年。」

KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih proposes a third wave of democratic reforms and a coalition government, inviting individuals outside of the KMT such as TPP candidate Ko Wen-je and Foxconn founder Terry Gou. He criticizes DPP candidate Lai Ching-te for lack of transparency regarding the Medigen Covid-19 vaccine and accuses the DPP of improper governance and corruption. The campaign rally in Tainan attracted 50,000 supporters with prominent KMT officials in attendance.

疾管署今(5)日表示，本週冷氣團來襲，加上新年聚會及選舉等活動頻繁，呼吸道感染疫情預估將持續升溫，尤其國內COVID-19併發症疫情已明顯上升，推估最快1月中下旬可能進入流行高峰，新冠就醫人數單日可能達1.8萬至2萬人，疾管署強烈建議青壯年民眾，不論有無慢性病、過去是否感染過新冠、或打過舊版新冠疫苗，都應接種1劑新版疫苗(莫德納或Novavax XBB疫苗)，以免在此波疫情因保護力不足而感染新冠後導致較嚴重病症。

美國近幾個月通膨降溫超乎預期，市場期待經濟「軟著陸」。紐約時報報導，就算房租漲勢趨緩耗時較長，今年通膨仍有望持續緩和，但油價波動、地緣政治攪局等風險不容忽視。

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental effect on Taiwanese students’ eyesight, with 81.61% of high-school students, 73.16% of junior high school students, and 45.23% of elementary students experiencing poor eyesight in the 2022-2023 academic year. Excessive use of electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets, is a major contributing factor to the prevalence of myopia, the most common eye condition among children. A survey conducted by the Child Welfare League Foundation in 2019 found that the average age at which children own their first phone is ten. Ophthalmologists warn that individuals with myopia over 500 degrees are three times more likely to develop glaucoma and 5.5 times more likely to develop cataracts compared to their peers. The risks escalate for those with myopia over 700 degrees, as they are 44 times more likely to experience retinal detachment and 127 times more likely to suffer macular degeneration. Even successful myopia laser correction does not eliminate the potential risks of ocular diseases, as thinning of eye tissues and elongation of the eye axis persist. The golden period for myopia control is considered to be between 3 to 18 years of age, and various strategies such as increased outdoor activities, the use of mydriatic agents, Orthokeratology, daily disposable contact lenses designed for myopia control, and the latest children’s vision management lenses can be employed. These alarming rates highlight the urgent need to strike a balance between technology use and effective prevention strategies and early treatment for Taiwanese children.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has begun distributing COVID-19 rapid test kits to travelers at Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei. The kits are available in the reception areas and exit halls of both terminals, and each traveler is eligible to receive one kit regardless of age. The decision was made in response to the increasing rates of respiratory diseases worldwide. The CDC Deputy Director-General, Philip Lo, stated that the peak of the COVID-19 surge in Taiwan is expected to be in mid-to-late January, with a possible rise after the Lunar New Year holidays. Travelers have expressed appreciation for the policy, with many noting how thoughtful and helpful the Taiwanese government is. The distribution of test kits may continue after the Lunar New Year holidays, depending on the international and domestic pandemic conditions.

Premier Chen Chien-jen discusses the pricing process and confidentiality agreements surrounding Medigen vaccines, stating that negotiations with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are ongoing. As a publicly listed company, any decisions about publicizing the government contract require shareholders’ approval. Chen emphasizes the government’s belief in vaccination as the best measure against the pandemic. Medigen had positive results from phase one trials and clinical experiments, leading to phase two development. The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted unity trials with four other countries after being unable to proceed with phase three trials due to Taiwan’s low COVID-19 case statistics. Chen disputes rumors about a 30-year embargo on clinical results, calling it fake news and clarifying that all official documents have a preservation period. He also refutes accusations that over a thousand Medigen shareholders are members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), calling them ＂imaginary numerical figures.＂ Chen hopes to disclose the information as soon as possible to maintain public trust, but it can only happen after negotiations and respecting existing confidentiality agreements.

因應COVID-19疫情持續及農曆春節入出境人潮，3日起，疾管署於桃機定點定時提供家用快篩，今天許多出入境旅客在領取後都覺得相當實用，稱讚是貼心政策。

新冠疫情持續上升，疾管署今（2）日公布上週新增360例COVID-19本土確定病例，創下4個月來新高，且上週新增38例死亡病例也是新高；另外，變異株JN.1本土個案占比上升至14％，估計春節前將成為主流株，要持續注意；同時因應新冠疫情持續及春節入出境人潮，疾管署將自2024年1月3日起，於桃園國際機場定點定時提供COVID-19家用快篩，歡迎旅客於出入境時領取，並提醒民眾儘速接種新冠XBB疫苗。

Taiwan has received 462,800 doses of Novavax’s XBB vaccine, with distribution starting on January 9, 2023, according to the Taiwan Centers for Diseases Control (CDC). In May of this year, Taiwan categorized Covid-19 as a class 4 endemic disease, similar to seasonal flu. The decision was based on clinical trial reports and immunization recommendations from the U.S., the European Union (EU), and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW). Unvaccinated individuals are advised to receive two doses of 0.5mL each, administered at least four weeks apart. Those who have already received a COVID-19 vaccine should receive a single dose of 0.5mL, provided at least three months have passed since their last dose. The domestically available XBB vaccine includes those produced by Moderna and Novavax, and recipients can choose either brand for vaccination.