Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network-Infection Rate Among Youth is Increasing: Stay Home

The epidemic situation in Taiwan is very severe. Chen Shih-chung, head of the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), stated that the number of local cases of the epidemic has reached a new record. This is bad news, even the cases for the age group between 20 and 39 years old have increased. Therefore, he insisted the public not return to their hometowns during the Dragon Boat Festival. Statistics show that the rate of infection among young people has increased to around 25%, indicating a lack of attention to prevention measures. Research and judgment show that young people assume that the epidemic situation is stable and improving.

Ministry of the Department of Health and Welfare, Chen Shih-chung, urges young people to pay attention to epidemic prevention measures and to reduce unnecessary gatherings. Photo / Provided by the CECC

Chen Shih-chung, the head of the Central Epidemic Command Center, said that once people take the epidemic prevention measures for granted, it is sure that the situation will get worse again. This is to remind those aging from 20 to 39 years old not to gather in groups, and to protect themselves by diligently wearing their masks and maintaining proper hygiene by washing their hands regularly. The Dragon Boat Festival is also approaching, hopefully, people will avoid returning to their hometowns as much as possible. Families will inevitably celebrate and present their offerings, however, it is still important to avoid gatherings. It is encouraged to purchase items in bulk to avoid staying outside for too long and too often.

The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching and people are trying to avoid returning to their hometowns. Photo / Retrieved from Apple Online

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications maintains passenger volume for long-distance travel at 20% for Dragon Boat Festival and continues to cooperate with the Taiwan Railway and Taiwan High-Speed Rail. They are warning the public that it is risky to travel long-distance during the epidemic since it may lead to the spread of the virus. Furthermore, the Dragon Boat Festival inevitably requires families to celebrate and present offerings. When markets are crowded, people will be pressured and stressed. Nowadays, all kinds of traditional temple activities are suspended, and it is hard for families to avoid visitations. Please buy items in bulk and reduce outings, because increasing population volume will create pressure. The population should be controlled so everyone must cooperate in reducing the risk of spreading the virus.