2020/11/19 |
Taiwan To Tighten Rules After a Rise in Imported Covid-19 Cases
Taiwan, a success story in containing the spread of novel coronavirus, is tightening regulations in response to a rise of imported cases.
2020/09/14 |
The Price of Beijing's Vaccine Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
With few options for obtaining doses, many of the countries China is targeting may mute their objections to Beijing’s policies on issues such as the contested South China Sea
2020/08/25 |
Taiwan’s Covid-19 Testing Strategy Divides Public Health Experts
A canceled press conference on Covid-19 antibody testing is the latest episode dividing Taiwan’s public health experts.
2020/08/12 |
Stay Afloat: Taiwan's Statistics on Drowning Incidents
What bodies of water do most drownings occur in? Who is most frequently a victim? Does the ability to swim matter?
2020/08/10 |
US Health and Human Services Secretary Visits Taiwan
Alex Azar's visit comes as relations between United States and China have plunged to historic lows.
2020/08/07 |
Reforming Taiwan’s National Health Insurance: Bundled Payments Model
Taiwan has nearly two decades of successful experience with bundled payment programs. Expanding these programs is a priority for the country.
2020/08/06 |
Reforming Taiwan’s National Health Insurance System: The Problem
Hailed as one of the world's best healthcare systems, Taiwan's national health insurance is facing the risk of bankruptcy. What went wrong?
2020/07/28 |
Taiwan Confirms 5 Imported Cases; Expert Calls For Mandatory Testing
Increasing concerns over the possibility of undetected cases in Taiwan have led to calls for mandatory testing for all incoming and departing travelers.
2020/07/27 |
What Do We Know So Far About the Long-Term Symptoms of Covid-19?
Many people are reporting persistent symptoms like headaches and shortness of breath after two months or more since being infected.
2020/07/22 |
Taiwan to Reopen Border for Foreign Visitors Seeking Medical Treatment
Starting August 1, Taiwan will accept foreign nationals traveling to the country for medical treatment.
2020/07/22 |
Oxford Immunologist on Coronavirus Vaccine: Highly Promising Early Results
An experimental vaccine designed by Oxford University stimulates the creation of antibodies.
2020/07/17 |
Vietnam’s Public Loudspeaker System: A Means of Communication to Combat Covid-19
War era loudspeakers in Vietnam have taken on a new public health role during Covid-19.
2020/06/23 |
Is the US-China Rivalry Tangling a Coronavirus Vaccine With Geopolitics?
In China, getting to a vaccine first would be a shot in the arm for its global image as a technology leader. In the U.S., an America-first vaccine could boost President Donald Trump's reelection campaign.
2020/06/22 |
How Did Vietnam Become Biggest Nation Without Coronavirus Deaths?
Vietnam's drastic and early action allowed it to head off a full-blown calamity, becoming the biggest nation by population to report no deaths from Covid-19.
2020/06/12 |
Is Taiwan’s Healthcare Ready for Telemedicine After Its Covid-19 Success?
Taiwan's success at fighting off Covid-19 may have stalled the adoption of telemedicine.
2020/06/10 |
China, Singapore Plan Covid-19 'Bubble' for Essential Travel
Travelers from China and Singapore can apply for a travel permit in their respective governments and, if approved, pay for and pass the coronavirus test twice before departure and after landing.
2020/05/26 |
India Restarts Domestic Air Travel After Two Months, Amid Chaos
The resumption of domestic flights in India was marked by chaos as several flights were canceled without passengers being warned in advance. Regional rules also complicated the resumption of travel.