TAIPEI — Taiwan further tightened curbs on Wednesday to control COVID-19 cases, including banning in-restaurant dining, as it reported another rise in infections.
After months of relative safety with the pandemic well under control, Taiwan has been experiencing an increase in domestic cases, and is at its second-highest alert level, restricting gatherings and shutting down entertainment venues.
Announcing 633 new domestic cases including 11 deaths, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said that although the peak in cases was May 17, and there was no dramatic worsening, it was too early to say whether the situation was getting better.
“Are things improving? That needs …
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