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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Taiwan assessed the rising trend of COVID-19 entering an epidemic phase. Intensive care specialist Dr. He Jianhui warned that half of the recent hospitalized pneumonia patients were due to COVID-19. The elderly with comorbidities are advised to be cautious. The CDC reported a surge in cases, with the Omicron variant causing the 6th wave of infections nationwide. The Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to distribute 3 million home rapid test kits to about 2000 clinics starting in July in collaboration with medical associations, noting a total budget of NT$42 million. The rise in severe COVID-19 cases is observed, with patients showing more serious symptoms resembling the flu, cautioning the public to be vigilant.
Source: YAHOO