Two new cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications have been confirmed in Taiwan, according to a press release of Taiwan CDC on Tuesday
Taiwan News
Date: 2018/05/23
By: George Liao, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News)–Two new cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications have been confirmed in Taiwan, according to a press release of the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) on Tuesday.
As the weather is turning warmer, enterovirus activity is expected to increase. Taiwan CDC urged the public to wash hands with soap and water frequently, rest at home when sick, and clean and sanitize their household with bleach regularly. The agency added that pregnant women, newborns and children are advised to avoid contact with infected individuals to prevent contracting enterovirus.
The two new enterovirus cases respectively are a newborn baby boy and a 3-year-old girl who both reside in northern Taiwan, the agency said.
“The newborn baby was confirmed to have contracted echovirus 11 and developed severe complications. As of now, the case is still hospitalized for treatment,” Taiwan CDC said.
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