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2025-10-21
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced today (21st) that with the upcoming Liberation Day holiday, people will have more opportunities to travel and have dinner together. The CDC urges the public to maintain good hand hygiene and cough etiquette, implement measures such as frequent hand washing, wearing masks when experiencing flu-like symptoms such as fever and cough, and resting at home when sick. If there are any dangerous signs (such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, cyanosis, blood in sputum, chest pain, altered consciousness, low blood pressure, etc.), seek medical attention as soon as possible.
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According to the CDC's monitoring of domestic respiratory infectious diseases, in Week 42 of this year (October 12th to 18th), there were 128,915 influenza-like outpatient and emergency department visits, a 7.8% decrease from the previous week. However, last week (October 14th to 20th), there were 53 new cases of severe influenza complications (15 H1N1, 29 H3N2, 7 unclassified A, and 2 influenza B) and 10 deaths (5 H1N1, 4 H3N2, and 1 unclassified A). The domestic influenza epidemic is currently at an epidemic stage. Laboratory surveillance data indicate that influenza viruses are the primary respiratory pathogen currently circulating in the community, with type A(H3N2) being the most prevalent, followed by types A(H1N1) and B. The global influenza virus positivity rate has recently stabilized at a low point, with type A being the most prevalent. Epidemics are increasing in many Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia. Positivity rates in southern China have also recently increased, while in Hong Kong, the predominant prevalent type is A(H3N2). The COVID-19 epidemic in China is currently fluctuating at a low point. In week 42, there were 1,792 outpatient and emergency department visits for COVID-19, a 5.8% increase from the previous week. The predominant variant was NB.1.8.1. The global COVID-19 positivity rate has recently been increasing. Currently, XFG is the most prevalent variant globally, followed by NB.1.8.1. NB.1.8.1 continues to be the most prevalent variant in neighboring countries and regions, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea.
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The CDC reminds that the northeast monsoon will arrive soon, and the temperature will change significantly. Respiratory viruses are expected to be more active.
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This year, there are approximately 4,400 contracted vaccination institutions. The public can first check nearby contracted institutions through the websites of local government health bureaus, the CDC influenza, COVID-19 vaccine, and influenza medication map (https://vaxmap.cdc.gov.tw), the CDC Global Information Network homepage "115 Left Influenza, Right New Coronavirus Health and Safety Vaccination Zone", CDC Butler, or the 1922 epidemic prevention consultation hotline, and then call the institution to inquire about appointments to ensure that they can receive the vaccine and save waiting time.
https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/h7-rf2r-tU4SUVgRC98rMg?typeid=9
2025-10-21
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced today (21st) that with the upcoming Liberation Day holiday, people will have more opportunities to travel and have dinner together. The CDC urges the public to maintain good hand hygiene and cough etiquette, implement measures such as frequent hand washing, wearing masks when experiencing flu-like symptoms such as fever and cough, and resting at home when sick. If there are any dangerous signs (such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, cyanosis, blood in sputum, chest pain, altered consciousness, low blood pressure, etc.), seek medical attention as soon as possible.
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According to the CDC's monitoring of domestic respiratory infectious diseases, in Week 42 of this year (October 12th to 18th), there were 128,915 influenza-like outpatient and emergency department visits, a 7.8% decrease from the previous week. However, last week (October 14th to 20th), there were 53 new cases of severe influenza complications (15 H1N1, 29 H3N2, 7 unclassified A, and 2 influenza B) and 10 deaths (5 H1N1, 4 H3N2, and 1 unclassified A). The domestic influenza epidemic is currently at an epidemic stage. Laboratory surveillance data indicate that influenza viruses are the primary respiratory pathogen currently circulating in the community, with type A(H3N2) being the most prevalent, followed by types A(H1N1) and B. The global influenza virus positivity rate has recently stabilized at a low point, with type A being the most prevalent. Epidemics are increasing in many Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia. Positivity rates in southern China have also recently increased, while in Hong Kong, the predominant prevalent type is A(H3N2). The COVID-19 epidemic in China is currently fluctuating at a low point. In week 42, there were 1,792 outpatient and emergency department visits for COVID-19, a 5.8% increase from the previous week. The predominant variant was NB.1.8.1. The global COVID-19 positivity rate has recently been increasing. Currently, XFG is the most prevalent variant globally, followed by NB.1.8.1. NB.1.8.1 continues to be the most prevalent variant in neighboring countries and regions, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea.
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The CDC reminds that the northeast monsoon will arrive soon, and the temperature will change significantly. Respiratory viruses are expected to be more active.
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This year, there are approximately 4,400 contracted vaccination institutions. The public can first check nearby contracted institutions through the websites of local government health bureaus, the CDC influenza, COVID-19 vaccine, and influenza medication map (https://vaxmap.cdc.gov.tw), the CDC Global Information Network homepage "115 Left Influenza, Right New Coronavirus Health and Safety Vaccination Zone", CDC Butler, or the 1922 epidemic prevention consultation hotline, and then call the institution to inquire about appointments to ensure that they can receive the vaccine and save waiting time.
https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/h7-rf2r-tU4SUVgRC98rMg?typeid=9