Central Epidemic Command Center upgraded to Level 1

Radio Taiwan International
Date: 27 February, 2020
By}: Paula Chao

The government has upgraded the Central Epidemic Command Center to Level 1, which is the highest level. That’s to better coordinate efforts and resources to contain the new coronavirus COVID-19.

Taiwan has 32 confirmed infections, including one death.

Premier Su Tseng-chang said Thursday that Taiwan has only seen sporadic cases of community infection, all which have been household infections. But he said it’s better to err on the side of caution.

The premier has directed every government agency to set up a COVID-19 task force, which will be supervised by each agency’s deputy head.    [FULL  STORY]