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COVID-19 update; Heavy rain alert

The first case of severe inflammatory syndrome in children has appeared, and the teenage boy who displayed the syndrome one month after tested positive for COVID-19 is now recovering. Weather forecasters say western cities in Taiwan can expect a wet week ahead with torrential rain mainly from today until Thursday.

06-07
10:51

A dip in Taiwan¡¦s COVID-19 case number; Daja Mazu¡¦s many challenges

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Taiwan has continued to drop and now the government is focused on child death of COVID and hospital capacity. The faith of Daja Mazu Temple is encountering a lot of challenge and creativity, with the help of technology like GPS, is giving a new face to an old tradition.

06-07
11:09

Taiwan Celebrates Dragon Boat Festival; several trade breakthroughs announced

Taiwan celebrated Dragon Boat Festival today, and Taiwan Plus was there to witness the action on the water and off it. Also in the news today¡Xadvances in talks between Taiwan and its top trade allies, the United States and European Union.

06-03
12:13

US and Taiwan hold Trade Talks; Taiwan revives tourism

Taiwan and US ties have grown deeper over the years, but a trade deal remains a sticking point in the relationship. A stimulus program for the tourism industry will revive travel to the island.

06-02
13:15

COVID-19 rules relaxed; Military attributes AT-3 crash to pilot inexperience

Health authorities have eased rules for new arrivals at international airports and discharge rules for hospitalized coronavirus patients. The military has attributed the cause of the fatal AT-3 crash to pilot¡¦s inexperience and the plane¡¦s old age.

06-01
11:47

AT-3 trainer jet crash killed pilot; one out of 5 adults suffer long COVID

A military AT-3 trainer jet crashed today in Kaohsiung, killing the 23-year-old pilot, and investigations are ongoing to look for the cause. One in 5 adult patients of COVID-19 experienced lingering effects of the disease for weeks.

05-31
11:36

COVID-19 update; Legislative Yuan passes controversial bill

The increase in child COVID deaths with complications of encephalitis has caused grave concern. The Legislative Yuan has passed a controversial bill that would acquit former President Chen Shui-bian of misuse of the state affairs funds.

05-30
10:42

Computex showcases Metaverse; COVID-19 saw record death toll

The 2022 Computex Taipei trade show highlights what Metaverse can do and post-pandemic technology. The rising death toll of COVID-19 is a worrying sign as the number of deaths stood at a record high of 126 today.

05-27
10:44

Nurses overwhelmed amid COVID-19 outbreak; Significance of Taiwan¡¦s exclusion from IPEF

Nurses are overwhelmed amid the recent COVID-19 outbreak, and they\'re skeptical about the MOHW putting a cap on patient numbers. Yun Hai Pantry, an online food seller, is introducing Taiwanese cuisine and food products to the United States.

05-26
12:22

Jiang Wan-an nominated to run for Taipei Mayor; Saving giant clams

The opposition KMT has officially nominated Jiang Wan-an for the Taipei Mayoral election on November 26th. The government has banned the trade in the giant clam as part of the conservation efforts to revive this species.

05-25
10:45

Vaccines for younger children; US-Taiwan arms sales

Health authorities consider offering COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 6, but it probably won¡¦t happen until July. The United States will change the types of weapons it¡¦s selling to Taiwan to put more emphasis on ¡§asymmetric war.¡¨

05-24
10:47

Nurses under tremendous pressure; Taiwan excluded from IPEF

Nurses under a lot of pressure amid the COVID-19 outbreak with many complaining that health authorities have kept ignoring them. Taiwan is excluded from the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, an initiative that President Joe Biden will propose when visiting Japan.

05-23
11:23

COVID-19 outbreak; President Tsai Ingwen¡¦s approval rating dropped

The number of children tested positive for COVID-19 is on the rise, and so far three have died from the disease. A poll shows that 49.2% of the respondents said they didn¡¦t think the government is prepared for the latest COVID outbreak.

05-20
11:03

COVID-19 outbreak hits schools nationwide; Other countries support Taiwan for WHA

The recent COVID-19 outbreak has driven city governments of Taipei, New Taipei and Kaohsiung to suspend in-person learning. Lawmakers from 33 countries are calling for Taiwan¡¦s inclusion in the World Health Assembly in Geneva.

05-19
11:19

Church shooting in California; Taiwan tests newest military drone

The community of Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church is still reeling from the Sunday shooting that left one dead and 5 injured. Taiwan tested newest military drone that¡¦s expected to play a valuable role in monitoring People¡¦s Liberation Army¡¦s movements.

05-18
11:02

Taiwanese church shooting in California; COVID-19 updates

U.S. police say the suspect of fatal shootings at a Taiwanese church in California is believed to have political motivations. Taiwan¡¦s health authorities have relaxed the rules for home isolation, saying it¡¦s for the sake of maintaining medical capacity.

05-17
11:07

Largest annual military exercises began; Taiwan starts offering 4th vaccine to at-risk groups

Taiwan¡¦s largest annual military Hang-kuang exercises kicked off today simulating Chinese attack. Health authorities say people at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19, including those aged 65 or beyond, can get a 4th vaccine shot starting today.

05-16
11:15

Milky Way¡¦s black hole imaged; Taiwan economic outlook

First pictures of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way, were released with Academia Sinica¡¦s contributions. Central Bank Governor¡¦s expects the inflationary pressures to drag down Taiwan¡¦s economic growth.

05-13
11:28

COVID-19 situation update in Taiwan; Suspicious Formosan black bear death

Rules for counting positive coronavirus cases and importing rapid tests have changed as Taiwan’s COVID-19 caseload keeps rising. A Formosan black bear recently released into the wild has been found dead, and police suspect illegal killing of endangered animal.

05-12
11:40

1 Chinese military aircraft breached Taiwan Strait¡¦s median line; Taroko train crash report released

A U-S guided-missile cruiser has transitioned the Taiwan Strait and 3 Chinese aircraft breached Taiwan¡¦s ADIZ on the same day. The Transportation Safety Board has released its investigative report on the fatal Taroko Express train crash last year and made suggestions.

05-11
11:16

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