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Taiwan measles cases reach 6-year high
28 measles cases confirmed in Taiwan this year
Apr. 22, 2025 17:52
Keoni Everington
Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Local and imported measles cases in Taiwan have hit a six-year high, with all four clusters tied to Vietnam.
Lee Chia-lin (李佳琳), deputy director of the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Center, said two new confirmed cases were reported last week, one imported and one domestic, marking the fourth cluster this year, per CNA. In total, 28 measles cases have been confirmed in Taiwan this year, including 11 domestic and 17 imported, all record highs for the same period over the past six years.
CDC Spokesperson Lo Yi-chun (羅一鈞) said that all 17 imported cases originated from Vietnam, and all four domestic clusters were also associated with imported cases from that country. Lo said it is believed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions in routine childhood immunization schedules led to decreased vaccination coverage...
Taiwan measles cases reach 6-year high
28 measles cases confirmed in Taiwan this year
Apr. 22, 2025 17:52
Keoni Everington
Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Local and imported measles cases in Taiwan have hit a six-year high, with all four clusters tied to Vietnam.
Lee Chia-lin (李佳琳), deputy director of the CDC Epidemic Intelligence Center, said two new confirmed cases were reported last week, one imported and one domestic, marking the fourth cluster this year, per CNA. In total, 28 measles cases have been confirmed in Taiwan this year, including 11 domestic and 17 imported, all record highs for the same period over the past six years.
CDC Spokesperson Lo Yi-chun (羅一鈞) said that all 17 imported cases originated from Vietnam, and all four domestic clusters were also associated with imported cases from that country. Lo said it is believed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions in routine childhood immunization schedules led to decreased vaccination coverage...