Taiwan on Wednesday reported only two new cases of the novel coronavirus, a day after reporting zero new cases, but nevertheless warned that COVID-19 remained a public health risk.
According to the Central Epidemic Command Centre, the two patients are Taiwanese nationals, who recently returned from the U.S.
According to the centre, as of Wednesday, Taiwan has reported 395 patients of COVID-19, including 340 imported cases, with six deaths and 137 patients have since recovered.
Health and Welfare Minister, Chen Shih-chung, said Taiwan had done a good job in containing the virus as the number of locally transmitted cases had not risen.
However, he said Taiwan should remain alert and restrictions imposed to fight against the virus would not be lifted in the near future.
“We can’t afford dealing with the global pandemic situation carelessly.
“As everybody can see the global total number of infections have sharply doubled to more than two million since April 3.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that WHO’s rejection of Taiwan as a member not only jeopardised the health of 23 million people in Taiwan but also hindered other countries from benefiting from Taiwan’s experience.
WHO, under pressure from Beijing, does not recognise Taiwan, in line with the UN.
The ministry urged WHO to ensure the participation of concerned stakeholders, including Taiwan.
It also urged WHO to invite Taiwan to participate in the World Health Assembly, usually held in May, as an observer and further allow Taiwan’s wide-range participation. (dpa/NAN)
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