Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung attends a news conference at the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) in Taipei yesterday. Before yesterday’s new local case, Taiwan had not reported any domestically transmitted cases for nine consecutive days. Meanwhile, an eighth batch of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines purchased from the US vaccine maker arrived in Taiwan early yesterday, comprising 1.13 million doses. The WHO has recommended that the two Moderna vaccine doses be given 28 days apart, and the time between the two shots can be delayed by up to 12 weeks if necessary. Meanwhile, a second batch of AstraZeneca vaccines donated by Lithuania, totaling 235,900 doses, arrived in Taipei yesterday.

Source: Taipei Times October 09, 2021 15:56 UTC