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The Central Epidemic Command Center announced on the 22nd that Japan has recorded 110 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Wuhan pneumonia), spread across 14 prefectures, with over 70% being local or suspected local infections. Several cases have unknown sources of infection, and there have been multiple cluster outbreaks in communities and hospitals. The country’s prevention strategy has shifted from containment to mitigation.
Meanwhile, South Korea has seen a rapid increase in confirmed cases, now totaling 346, with over 70% being local or suspected local infections. Five cases have unknown sources, and recent large-scale church and hospital clusters have occurred. South Korea has designated Daegu City and Cheongdo County in North Gyeongsang Province as special management areas for infectious diseases.
The Command Center will closely monitor international epidemic developments and adjust the travel advisory scope as needed based on the situation. It also urges the public to proactively report to airport and port quarantine personnel and comply with all epidemic prevention measures if experiencing symptoms such as fever or cough upon returning to Taiwan. If any suspected symptoms appear within 14 days of returning, individuals can call the toll-free epidemic prevention hotline 1922 (or 0800-001922), wear a mask, and seek medical attention promptly according to instructions. It is essential to inform the doctor of your travel history, occupation, contact history, and whether there was any group exposure (TOCC) to enable timely diagnosis and reporting.