Number of Vaccinations Nearly Doubles Compared to the Same Period Last Week
"Peak Expected Between Late Next Month and Early July"
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan was recognized as a model country for its effective quarantine measures. However, with a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, it has been reported that the number of people receiving vaccinations in Taiwan has reached approximately 15,000 in a single day.
According to Taiwanese media outlets such as China Times on May 30, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that on May 28, the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 reached 15,332, the highest daily figure so far this year. This surpasses the previous high of 12,132 recorded on February 4.
Additionally, between May 26 and May 28, the number of vaccinations administered was 38,115. This is nearly double the number of vaccinations given during the same period the previous week (May 19 to May 21), which was 19,927.
The CDC stated that on May 26 and May 29, a total of 128,000 doses (single-dose units) were additionally distributed to local governments nationwide. The agency emphasized, "Since the government has secured a stock of approximately 3,087,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, we urge the public to actively get vaccinated."
Previously, CDC Director-General Chuang Jen-hsiang predicted on May 28 that, based on current trends, the COVID-19 virus could spread rapidly between May 28 and August 9, potentially infecting 1.71 million people.
He further estimated that the number of cases could peak at around 200,000 between late June and early July. He urged, "Please make sure to wear masks when entering or visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities, using public transportation, or in crowded public places."
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