Taiwan Extends COVID-19 Vaccinations Through September as Cases Rise
Title: Taiwan Extends Free COVID-19 Vaccinations as Cases Surge
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REPORTER:
Taiwan is extending its free government-funded COVID-19 vaccination as the country sees a rise in COVID-19 cases.
The jabs will be available for people aged six months and older until the end of September. Government statistics show COVID-19-related medical visits topped 4,700 across the country last week, increasing more than 66% from the previous week. Health authorities expect the current wave to peak in mid-August.
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Taiwan Extends COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
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REPORTER:
Taiwan is extending its free government-funded COVID-19 vaccination as the country sees a rise in COVID-19 cases.
The jabs will be available until the end of September for people aged six months and older.
According to government statistics, COVID-19-related medical visits topped 4,700 across the country last week, surging over 66% from the previous week. The country also saw 25 new severe cases and five deaths. Health authorities expect the current wave to peak in mid-August.
