Taiwan imposes new regulations after first Covid case since April

Citizens urged to stay vigilant as investigation continues into New Zealand-born pilot blamed for spreading infectionCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe change in Taipei was subtle but apparent. Within hours of authorities announcing Taiwan ’s first community transmission of Covid-19 since April, more people were wearing masks in more places, and hand sanitiser dispensers appeared in doorways, positioned so people would have to step around them to avoid the hint.Until Tuesday Taiwan had gone 253 days without a local case of the virus. The circumstances around the new case have sparked fear and anger.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Coronavirus Taiwan Asia Pacific Infectious diseases Medical research Microbiology Science Source Type: news