06 May '25

COVID-19 in Taiwan: A Rise in Cases Amidst New Wave

Taiwan Reports Increase in COVID-Related Medical Visits, Focusing on Prevention and Vaccination

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan is experiencing an increase in people seeking medical treatment for COVID-19, marking the seventh wave of Omicron-driven infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

CDC Spokesperson Lo Yi-chun (羅一鈞) reported that from April 27 to May 3, there were 5,853 COVID-related emergency and outpatient visits. This represents a 78% increase compared to the previous week and the highest level recorded this year. Despite the rise, the current figures are about one-third of the 19,334 cases reported during the same period last year, indicating a potentially less severe wave compared to previous surges.

Lo suggests that the peak of this wave is likely to occur in May or June. The introduction of the new JN.1 vaccine six months after the last wave adds uncertainty regarding the wave's trajectory, making it difficult to predict whether it will surge or plateau. However, Lo anticipates that the peak will reach only about one-half to one-third the height of the previous wave, indicating a controlled impact.

Lee Chia-lin (李佳琳), deputy director of the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Center, announced that from April 29 to May 5, Taiwan recorded 33 new severe domestic COVID cases and four deaths. This year, 203 severe domestic cases and 37 deaths have been recorded. The majority of severe cases and deaths occurred among individuals over 65 or those with chronic conditions; 91% of these individuals had not received the JN.1 vaccine.

Among the new severe cases, CDC physician Lin Yung-ching (林詠青) shared the case of a four-year-old girl from central Taiwan with no underlying health conditions who had never been vaccinated against COVID. The girl experienced symptoms like a cough with phlegm and mild fever in April, for which she received antibiotic treatment. Her condition worsened in early May, leading to difficulty breathing and a decrease in appetite and activity. She was admitted to the emergency room with low blood oxygen levels and respiratory distress. Diagnosis included COVID–related pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. She is currently receiving intensive care, with her consciousness and vital signs stable, although she is still experiencing shortness of breath.

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