COVID-19: CECC reports 250 new local cases, 26 deathsBy Lee I-chia / Staff reporterThe Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday reported 250 new local COVID-19 cases and 26 deaths. Most new cases were reported in northern Taiwan, with 133 in New Taipei City, 65 in Taipei, 16 in Keelung and 13 in Taoyuan, Chen said. Healthcare workers collect COVID-19 test samples from a person at a test station in New Taipei City’s Banciao District yesterday. Among the 26 deaths reported yesterday, 17 were men and nine women, who were aged from their 40s to older than 100, Chen said. The center is thankful that many people who had plans to travel over the weekend instead stayed at home, Chen Tsung-yen said.

Source: Taipei Times June 12, 2021 15:56 UTC