Taiwan raises epidemic response level to highest amid virus concerns
A man in Taipei wears a face mask to protect against the virus.
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PUBLISHED ONFebruary 27, 2020 10:39 AM
TAIPEI - Taiwan on Thursday (Feb 27) raised its epidemic response level to the highest, official media reported, amid growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
Taiwan's Central News Agency said Premier Su Tseng-chang announced the decision in a cabinet meeting on Thursday (Feb 27), citing sporadic cases of community transmission on the island.
Taiwan has logged 32 cases of the coronavirus and one death, and has largely suspended travel and tourism links with China to curb its spread.
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