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Exclusive report on June 24, 2024, at 10:26 PM - Reporter Zhang Shiyi compiled information indicating a recent surge in domestic COVID-19 cases coupled with an upcoming summer vacation period, leading to an increase in international travel. Taipei City saw approximately 3,000 individuals receiving the Novavax XBB vaccine in the past week (6/16-6/22), double the previous week's rate. The Taipei City Health Bureau warns of limited Novavax XBB vaccine stock, with only about 1,500 doses remaining, and after depletion, they will continue to provide Moderna XBB vaccine services. As of June 23, Taipei City has administered over 243,000 doses of the Novavax XBB vaccine, including nearly 200,000 doses of Moderna XBB vaccine and 43,000 doses of Novavax vaccine. Data from the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control show a rise in COVID-19 cases nationwide during the pandemic phase, with 708 new confirmed local COVID-19 cases reported in the past week (6/16-6/22), an increase from the previous week's 489 cases. Taipei City recorded 79 new confirmed local COVID-19 cases in the same period, up from 53 the week prior. Moreover, the Taipei City Health Bureau has expanded vaccine eligibility to individuals aged 65 and above, 55-64-year-old Indigenous people, and those with compromised immune systems who have not received the vaccine for at least 6 months. They are advised to receive a second dose (spaced 84 days from the first) for enhanced protection. With summer approaching, many plan international travel for work, study, or leisure, urging pre-travel health consultations and adequate medical supplies for precaution. Those not vaccinated are advised to do so before traveling and wear masks in crowded or poorly ventilated areas or medical facilities with high infection risks.
Source: YAHOO