Limited impact from the global novel coronavirus in Taiwan


Feb.4, 2020

The WHO has warned that the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is spreading throughout China and across the world.

As of today, February 03, 2020, the latest report from the WHO states that the number of total confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus is 14,557, with China (including Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR) having the highest number of confirmed cases with 14,401, followed by Japan (20), Thailand (19), Singapore (18), Republic of Korea (15), Australia (12), and Taiwan (10).

Please see the latest update from the WHO here.

At the time of writing, no new countries have reported cases of 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease in the last 24 hours, and there are only limited cases of infection in Taiwan with zero deaths, and those with the illness are recovering well and in a stable and non-life-threatening condition.

All events and activities held by TAITRA for international visitors are conducted in full and stringent compliance with health and safety regulations, and there is no danger posed to exhibitions and meeting venues in Taiwan.

Visitors can also be reassured that Taiwan’s healthcare system and medical sector is one of the best in the world, with the highest standards for medical assistance and most advanced medical equipment and facilities.