Taiwan CDC Warns of New COVID-19 Wave As Cases Climb
Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control says COVID-19 infections have risen for five consecutive weeks, with nearly 3,000 cases reported last week, up 34 percent from the week before. The CDC expects infections to peak in about a month as schools resume classes and advises vulnerable groups to get vaccinated. Since October 2025, Taiwan has recorded 136 severe cases and 18 related deaths.
New COVID Wave
REPORTER:
Taiwan health authorities are warning of a new wave of COVID-19 as the number of cases in the region continues to rise.
Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control said Tuesday that COVID infections have been rising for five consecutive weeks. Last week saw nearly 3,000 medical visits for the disease, up 34 percent from a week before. They noted similar trends in nearby countries. Infections are expected to peak in about a month when schools resume class, and advise vulnerable groups to get vaccinated. Since October 2025, Taiwan has recorded 136 severe cases of COVID and 18 related deaths.
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Taiwan Warns of COVID Wave
REPORTER:
Authorities are warning that a new COVID-19 wave could be coming as neighboring countries report higher cases.
Taiwan’s Center for Disease Control on Tuesday said COVID-19 activity has been rising in Taiwan for five consecutive weeks, consistent with trends in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and Singapore. With clinic visits already up 34 percent week-on-week at nearly 3,000, the CDC expects infections to peak in about a month, as schools resume. Since October 2025, Taiwan has recorded 136 severe COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths, and the CDC advises vulnerable groups to get immunized.
