China News Service, Taipei, February 6: The CDC, a radio station authority, introduced on the 6th that the influenza-like epidemic in Taiwan is currently in a "plateau period" and is expected to have another peak after the Spring Festival. In response to medical needs, 156 hospitals will open special outpatient clinics for respiratory infectious diseases.
Based on reports from Taiwanese media such as Central News Agency, United News Network, and China Times News Network, the "CDC" announced that from January 28 to February 3, the number of influenza-related medical visits in Taiwan reached 123,100, which was lower than expected but still 123,100. A relatively high level over the same period in the past ten years.
Data show that from January 30 to February 5, there were 30 new cases of severe influenza complications in Taiwan, ranging in age from under 10 to over 90 years old, 23 of which had not received influenza vaccination; and 8 new deaths. , aged from their 40s to their 90s, 7 of whom had not received influenza vaccination.
The "CDC" pointed out that multiple surveillance systems have shown that various respiratory pathogens such as influenza viruses, new coronaviruses and adenoviruses have continued to spread in the community recently, among which influenza viruses are mainly type A H3N2. Currently, there are more than 90,000 doses of publicly funded influenza vaccines left in Taiwan. The agency calls on eligible people to get vaccinated as soon as possible to obtain sufficient protection.
According to reports, 156 hospitals across Taiwan plan to open special outpatient clinics for respiratory infectious diseases from the first to the third day of the first lunar month.
The CDC pointed out that due to the large crowds during the Spring Festival and the resumption of school immediately after the holiday, it is expected that there will be another peak of the epidemic; it called on the public to pay attention to hygiene habits and take personal protection during the Spring Festival. (over)