Taiwan increases curbs as COVID-19 cases continue to rise


  • World
  • Wednesday, 26 May 2021

FILE PHOTO: Soldiers in protective suits disinfect a metro station following a surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in Taipei, Taiwan May 25, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan further tightened curbs on Wednesday to control COVID-19 cases, including banning in-restaurant dining, as it reported another rise in infections.

After months of relative safety with the pandemic well under control, Taiwan has been experiencing an increase in domestic cases, and is at its second-highest alert level, restricting gatherings and shutting down entertainment venues.

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