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Timeline COVID-19
- 1The NT$1,000 subsidy, for the Triple Stimulus Voucher receivable by disadvantaged citizens, has started to be deposited into respective accounts since July 2.
- 2Marked the 100th day since the establishment of the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC)
- 3In early dawn, Taiwan CDC learned from online sources that there had been at least 7 cases of atypical pneumonia in Wuhan, China. At 8am, Taiwan CDC contacted the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention to confirm about the latest epidemic situation. Taiwan CDC also sent an email to the IHR focal point under the WHO, informing WHO of its understanding of the disease and requesting further information.
- 4CECC held a press conference and announced its latest understanding on developments of the epidemic, while urging citizens to refrain from sharing unsubstantiated information and hearsay.
- 5Formalized the definition of coronavirus cases and reporting & handling procedures. All medical institutions are requested to strengthen infection control measures and enhance diagnosis capabilities on new and emerging infectious diseases.
- 6Completed a comprehensive nation-wide assessment in accordance with WHO’s “National Capacities Review Tool for a Novel Coronavirus”.
- 7Amendment of the definition and reporting procedures for suspected cases of “Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens”
- 8The CECC was elevated to Level 2, and the Minister of Health and Welfare Shih-Chung Chen served as the Commander.
- 9Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) upgraded to become a Level 1 facility, with Minister of Health and Welfare Shih-Chung Chen continuing to lead as the Commander.
- 10Announced the “Special Act for Prevention, Relief and Revitalization Measures for Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens” and related authorization measures.
- 11After confirming its first COVID-19 case on January 21, Taiwan immediately followed the International Health Regulations (IHR) by reporting the matter to WHO.
- 12Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) had completed the vaccine inspections and issued the lot release certificate of the first batch of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
- 13Taiwan established a Level 3 “Central Epidemic Command Center for Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens”
- 14Taiwan had gone 13 consecutive days with no new COVID-19 cases and 38 consecutive days without any local cases.
- 15Fall-winter COVID-19 prevention program to be launched on December 1; CECC urges the public and healthcare facilities to follow related measures
- 16CECC conducts an investigation and implements prevention and control measures for the hospital and community in response to the two new indigenous cases
- 17CECC confirms 4 more indigenous COVID-19 cases; four contacts of confirmed cases linked to hospital cluster infection found to have COVID-19
- 18COVAX releases amount of first round of COVID-19 vaccine distribution; Taiwan to get a share of the allotted amount
- 19CECC signs supply agreement with U.S. pharmaceutical company Moderna to secure 5.05 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
- 20In response to the continued severity of COVID-19 worldwide, Fall-Winter COVID-19 Prevention Program will continue to be implemented
