Tainan Outbreak 結果共9筆

A food poisoning incident at Evergreen Plaza Hotel Tainan sent 70 wedding guests to the hospital. The hotel claims compliance with health standards and offers compensation.

Discover the latest on Tainan’s 17th imported dengue fever case: a Filipino man hospitalized upon arrival from Taoyuan Airport, marking Taiwan’s rising concern over the disease’s spread from Southeast Asia and South America.

Discover the latest on Tainan’s mpox outbreak: three cases confirmed as of Aug. 16, all involving close contact transmission. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and the city’s vaccination efforts.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s largest melioidosis outbreak in 19 years following Typhoon Gaemi, with 19 new cases and three deaths reported last week. Learn about the affected areas, symptoms, and prevention tips.

Discover how Tainan is leading the way in outdoor education safety and curriculum development, making it the first among Taiwan’s six municipalities to implement new regulations.

An outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza in a farm in Tainan’s Jiali District led to the termination of over 10,000 chickens. The Animal Health Inspection and Protection Office in Tainan City swiftly responded to contain the spread, culminating in incineration, rendering, and thorough disinfection measures. Efforts are ongoing to monitor connected poultry farms and enhance preventive hygiene practices to prevent further transmission.

The dengue fever outbreak in Taiwan continues to surge, with Tainan reporting 40 new local cases on Sunday (Nov. 19), pushing the total to 26,160. Kaohsiung added 51 cases on the same day, raising its cumulative count to 2,054. However, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicated a decreasing trend in 10 dengue fever hotspots in Tainan. The Tainan Dengue Fever Prevention and Control Center reminded people that the development time of mosquito larvae increases in temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius, but their growth and activity are only inhibited in conditions under 16 degrees. As temperatures drop, disease-carrying mosquitoes may seek shelter indoors.

Taiwan faces a concerning spike in dengue fever cases, with Tainan bearing the brunt of over 80% of the 1,579 cases reported this year. As the nation grapples with rising temperatures and typhoon season, authorities intensify efforts to curb the disease’s spread. Learn about the factors driving the outbreak and essential prevention measures.

Taiwan health authorities have warned the public to take preventative measures against dengue fever, as nearly 300 cases have been reported nationwide this year, including the first domestic case reported in Tainan in June.