COVID-19: CECC mulls testing at dialysis clinicsEXPANDING TESTS: Experts have recommended that hemodialysis patients in Taipei and New Taipei City undergo COVID-19 tests at least once a week, the center saidBy Sherry Hsiao / Staff reporterThe Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is considering advising hemodialysis centers, especially in Taipei and New Taipei City, to perform regular COVID-19 testing on their patients, it said yesterday, amid concerns about cluster infections at similar facilities with senior patients. Photo: Liao Chen-huei, Taipei TimesExperts have discussed recommending that hemodialysis patients in Taipei and New Taipei City undergo a rapid COVID-19 test once a week, CECC expert advisory panel convener Chang Shan-chwen (張上淳) said. Meanwhile, 180 people — including 47 staff members and 133 others — at various health and welfare facilities across the nation have been confirmed to have COVID-19, Lo said. The cases are spread across 60 residential and nonresidential facilities, including 37 long-term care facilities, five nursing facilities, three psychiatric care or rehabilitation facilities and 15 social welfare facilities, he said. A nationwide level 3 COVID-19 alert started on May 19 is in effect until June 14.

Source: Taipei Times June 03, 2021 15:56 UTC