Health Authorities Warn Taiwan's COVID-19 Outbreak Will Peak in Mid-July
Taiwan health authorities warn that the COVID-19 outbreak could peak in mid-July, earlier than previously predicted.
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00:00Health officials are warning that Taiwan's COVID outbreak could worsen quicker than expected.
00:06They say it may peak in mid-July, up from previous predictions of August or September.
00:11Officials expect up to 100,000 infections each week, though most patients will only
00:16experience light symptoms.
00:18Authorities have announced plans for prevention, including refining hospital care and importing
00:23more medicine.
00:24There are currently no plans to reinstate mask mandates, but wearing one is encouraged.