Influenza and COVID remain in circulation, and flu activity continues to rise; the public is urged to step up personal disease prevention during the long holiday and seek medical care promptly if warning signs of severe illness appear.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
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In week 37 (9/13–9/19), there were 141,375 outpatient and emergency visits for influenza-like illness.
Up slightly by 1.4% from the previous week.
A total of 165 new cases of severe influenza complications were reported.
There were 30 deaths.
Influenza A(H1N1) accounted for 84.9%.
A cumulative 1,586 severe cases were reported.
There were 304 deaths.
People aged 65 and older (65.8%).
People with a history of chronic illness (83.2%).
In week 37 (9/13–9/19), there were 14,462 outpatient and emergency visits for COVID.
A total of 48 new domestic severe cases were reported.
There were 9 local deaths.
A cumulative 723 local cases of severe COVID complications were reported.
Enterovirus activity remains high nationwide; parents and childcare and educational institutions are urged to stay alert and maintain hand hygiene and clean and disinfect the environment.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
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In week 37 (September 13 to September 19), there were 10,359 outpatient and emergency visits for enterovirus.
Comparable to the previous week (10,400 visits).
A cumulative 7 confirmed cases of severe enterovirus infection so far this year (2026)
A disinfectant solution with a concentration of 500 ppm can be used for general environmental disinfection
A chlorine bleach solution with a concentration of 1,000 ppm is recommended for disinfection
After wiping with disinfectant, wait 10 minutes, then wipe once more with clean water.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival under the full moon with family; the public is urged to pay attention to food safety and personal hygiene to avoid intestinal infectious diseases.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
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There were 126,419 outpatient and emergency visits for diarrhea.
In the previous week (September 6 to September 12), there were 128,026 visits.
A total of 70 diarrhea cluster reports were received.
Pathogen tests were positive in 28 cases.
Viral pathogens accounted for 89.3%
All tested positive for norovirus; bacterial pathogens accounted for 10.7% (3 cases), including 2 cases of Staphylococcus aureus and 1 case of Salmonella.
Bacterial pathogens accounted for 10.7%
Bacterial pathogens accounted for 10.7% (3 cases).
Staphylococcus aureus was detected in 2 cases and Salmonella in 1 case.
GII.17 was the predominant circulating type, accounting for about 34.2%.
Palau’s vice president visits the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction to deepen Taiwan–Palau cooperation in disaster prevention technology and resilience.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家科學及技術委員會
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An important foundation for Taiwan–Palau disaster prevention cooperation was laid in August 2022.
Humanities Salon Series: Preserving and Maintaining Warzone Cultural Landscapes for Island Resilience: The Matsu Case.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家科學及技術委員會
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After Matsu ended its military administration in 1992.
From 2022 to 2025, Chiang Po-wei led a National Taiwan Normal University team.
The YouTube premiere of “Preserving and Maintaining Warzone Cultural Landscapes for Island Resilience: The Matsu Case” is scheduled for September 24, 2026.
Considering economic hardship, 法務部 extends the installment period for commutation of fines. Online claims that “minor offenses do not lead to imprisonment” misinterpret the amendments.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
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The number of inmates in Taiwan’s correctional facilities has exceeded 66,000
The overcollection rate was about 4.6%.
Previously, fines could be paid in up to 8 installments.
The period has been extended to a maximum of 12 installments.
At the final stop of the outreach tour, 中選會 Chair Yu Ying-lung encouraged the Taipei City election team to work together to complete the 115 elections and referendums, guided by a 10-character maxim.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央選舉委員會
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115 local public officials elections and referendums.
環球晶 (6488): Announces the terms of its cash capital increase through the issuance of ordinary shares for participation in an overseas depositary receipt offering.