TAIPEI — Taiwan’s daily domestic coronavirus infections dropped below 100 on Monday for the first time in more than a month as the pandemic continues to abate.
Since last month, Taiwan has battled a rise in domestic cases, tightening curbs on private gatherings and closing entertainment venues. Officials have signalled the measures may need to be extended beyond a June 28 date set for their lifting.
Health Minister Chen Shih-chung announced 75 new domestic infections, but added that infections were trending downwards.
“We hope this trend can continue,” he told a daily news briefing. “This needs everyone to work hard together.”
However, people should not relax …
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