Taiwan Holds Its Cool During the Covid Surge
Quick Take
Premier Su Tseng‑chang says Taiwan will steer clear of a Shanghai‑style lockdown. Despite a rise in domestic cases, most infections are mild or silent, thanks to high vaccination coverage.
The Numbers at a Glance
- New cases up to April 23: 18,436 in a 23‑million population
- Deaths: just 4 so far
- Vaccination: 80 % double‑vaccinated, 60 % boosted
- Daily case projection: 10,000 by month‑end, peak still a few weeks away
What’s the Strategy?
Premier Su highlighted that Taiwan’s approach is all about living with the virus, not stalling the economy.
- Granular mask‑wearing mandates remain active.
- Quarantine for arrivals cut from 14 days to 10; plans to trim it further.
- More vaccines and rapid tests are on the way to ease both infection control and quarantine time.
Key Takeaway
With 99 % of cases either asymptomatic or mild, Taiwan is confident it won’t need to lock down like Shanghai. It will, however, keep anti‑pandemic measures—mask‑speaking, testing, and a measured reopening—well in place.
