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Increase in COVID-19 medical visits slows, peak has passed: CDC

Increase in COVID-19 medical visits slows, peak has passed: CDC

The number of patients seeking treatment for COVID-19 totaled 70,182 last week, showing a slowing increase in case numbers, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.

06/10/2025 07:58 PM

AmCham urges removal of tariffs on Taiwan, more high-level visits
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan) on Tuesday urged Washington to cancel its import taxes on Taiwanese goods while calling for more high-level visits by U.S. officials.
06/10/2025 03:28 PM
Academia Sinica unveils Taiwan's 1st quantum chip fabrication platform
Academia Sinica on Tuesday unveiled its research and development achievements in quantum computer chip fabrication at its South Campus in Tainan, while inaugurating Taiwan's first quantum chip fabrication and quantum computing test platforms.
06/10/2025 07:53 PM
Taichung MRT celebrates 50 millionth journey with prize giveaway
The Taichung MRT on Monday marked the milestone of 50 million cumulative rides and announced a prize giveaway in partnership with Starlux Airlines, according to Taichung Mass Rapid Transit Corp. (TMRTC).
06/10/2025 07:02 PM
4 ex-DPP members indicted for espionage
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted four former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members on Tuesday for alleged espionage on behalf of China.
06/10/2025 03:25 PM
MOFA says no Taiwanese nationals injured in LA protests
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday that no Taiwanese citizens have reported injuries during the ongoing protests against federal immigration raids in Los Angeles.
06/10/2025 02:05 PM
Tropical depression forms, could become storm within 24 hours: CWA
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Tuesday that a tropical depression had formed over the South China Sea and could strengthen into a tropical storm within 24 hours, but it is not expected to directly affect Taiwan.
06/10/2025 12:42 PM
PHOTO ESSAY/Pingtung celebrates 25 years of tuna fest with sumo wrestlers
Sumo wrestlers from Japan on Monday tried their hand at fun games, such as guessing the weight of a bluefin tuna, at Donggang Fishery Port in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan, where the catch is at the heart of a 25-year-old seasonal tourism event.
06/09/2025 07:22 PM
Wan Hai container ship catches fire off southern India
A container ship operated by Taiwan-based Wan Hai Lines caught fire while sailing off the west coast of southern India near the port of Beypore on Monday, with four crew members reported missing, the shipper said.
06/09/2025 10:46 PM

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Graduates pose for photos during their graduation ceremony held on the Taiwan Police College campus in Taipei on Tuesday. CNA photo June 10, 2025

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