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US suffers bubble tea drought as Taiwanese tapioca shipments back up in ports

Taiwan’s national drink, pearl milk tea, has taken the world by storm ( ) in recent years, and it is the addition of tapioca balls ( ) — also known variously as “pearls,” “boba” and “bubbles” — that creates the beverage’s unique flavor and textural ( ) experience. However, foreign media are reporting that logistical ( ) delays have caused both Taiwan-produced tapioca balls and tapioca powder from Thailand to be stuck inside shipping containers ( ) as the shipments await customs ( ) approval ( ).

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc ( ) on the global shipping industry, goods and commodities ( ) shipped from Asia, including Taiwan and Thailand, have become held up at US ports, caught up in a backlog ( ) of unprocessed ( ) shipments. This has led to shortages ( ) of some raw materials ( ), causing many US drinks vendors ( ) to grumble ( ) nonstop ( ). One such vendor has fumed ( ) that with no tapioca balls, many customers will not set foot ( ) inside the shop to buy a drink.

Oliver Yoon, global vice president of sales and marketing at Boba Direct, a pearl milk tea product supplier ( ) based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, US, says that about one month ago the company began to experience shortages of raw materials. Yoon adds that it is a nationwide ( ) crisis ( ) and says he expects the situation will not begin to improve until the end of the month.

Tea & Others shop owner Alex Ou says some customers will not buy a drink if the shop has run out of ( ) boba, adding: “They are literally ( ) here for the boba.” Ou says he hopes that customers can be patient, since the shortage of raw materials is only temporary ( ). Nonetheless, it is understandable that this is a depressing ( ) time for many businesses, adds Ou.

According to California-based supplier US Boba Co, 99 percent of boba comes from overseas ( ), and although the company has a boba factory in the US, they are still reliant ( ) on imported tapioca starch ( ). According to reports, in addition to bubble milk tea vendors, other US businesses are also suffering shortages. Starbucks has reported it is experiencing shortages of cups and sugar syrups ( ), while the pandemic has also caused shortages of home fitness ( ) equipment, ice skates and furniture.

因台灣珍珠原料未到 美國陷入珍珠奶茶荒

疫情導致全球航運大亂，一些台灣、泰國等亞洲國家貨物卡在美國港口排隊無法入關，導致珍珠奶茶「珍珠」的原料短缺，讓不少美國飲料店業者叫苦連天，更有業者抱怨，沒有「珍珠」讓許多顧客不願上門買飲料。

綜合外媒報導，近年風靡全球的台灣飲料「珍珠奶茶」，在飲料中添加珍珠創造獨特風味與口感，但因為運輸延誤，來自台灣的珍珠以及來自泰國用來製造珍珠的木薯粉，通通卡在船上貨櫃中等待進關。

位於芝加哥的珍奶產品供應商「Boba Direct」銷售副總奧利佛（Oliver Yoon）說，大概在一個月前就出現原料短缺情形，這是一場全國性的風暴，最快要等到四月底才能紓緩。

「Tea & Others」飲料店老闆艾利克斯（Alex Ou）則表示，如果沒有珍珠，一些顧客根本不願上門購買飲料，「他們都是為珍珠而來」。艾利克斯希望消費者能更有耐心。原料短缺只是暫時的，然而對其他業者來說，這件事的確讓人感到沮喪。

加州珍珠供應商「美國波霸公司」（US Boba Co.）表示，美國有百分之九十九的珍珠來自國外進口，即便他們在美國有自己的工廠，仍需要依靠國外進口木薯粉。報導指，除了珍珠奶茶外，星巴克也出現杯子和糖漿短缺情形，甚至健身器材、溜冰鞋、家具等其他產品，幾乎都受到影響。

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【Digital Commerce Prevails During Global COVID-19 Outbreak 新冠肺炎疫情全球蔓延，數位貿易逆勢成長!】


While the new coronavirus is affecting trade and supply chains on a global scale, two areas of the economy have shown a significant growth: one is digital commerce and the other is epidemic prevention products and services.


According to the data form Taiwantrade.com, online sourcing inquiries for epidemic prevention products and home supplies have increased by as much as 170 percent in February as buyers everywhere look to Taiwan for a steadfast supply of goods and services.


#TAITRA recently launched two special showcases featuring Anti-Epidemic and Stay-At-Home Economy solutions via Taiwantrade.com, Taiwan’s largest B2B platform.


🔵 The Anti-Epidemic Showcase features high quality supplies to ensure health and hygiene, including medical consumables, hospital & ward nursing equipment, clinical & general diagnostics, medicines & pharmaceutical, and health supplement.
👉 See more at: https://anti-epidemic.taiwantrade.com/


🔵 The Stay-at-Home Economy Showcase features products including audio, video & accessories, computer components & parts, video games, mobile phone & tablet PC, fitness & gym equipment, kitchen appliances, tabletop games, DIY handicraft material, and prepared food.
👉 See more at: https://stayathome.taiwantrade.com/


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👉 Meet Supplier Online
https://www.taiwantrade.com/mp/mso-steps
👉 Trade Inquiry
https://www.taiwantrade.com/business/TradeInquiry
👉 Meet Supplier in Taiwan https://www.taiwantrade.com/business/MeetSupplierInTaiwan

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【EUROPEAN Innovation Week to be held in Taiwan for technology and business collaboration】


The European Commission, the Bureau of Foreign Trade in Taiwan (BOFT), and Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) will jointly host European Innovation Week on 1-5 June, 2020 at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) and Taipei Nangang Exibition Center, Hall 1 (TaiNEX 1).


There will be seminars covering various trending topics, including smart manufacturing, smart transportation, robotics, energy, medical equipment, space technology and 5G, as well as discussions on EU's 2020 outlook.


In addition, there will be matchmaking and networking events to facilitate collaborations between EU and Taiwan companies and research institutes. A business matchmaking event will be held on 3 June during COMPUTEX TAIPEI.


Don’t miss the biggest event in Taiwan-EU technology and business.
👉Register for the matchmaking event at: https://eu-taiwan-2020.b2match.io/. Additional information will be made available in April.


🌏TAITRA overseas offices in Europe:
https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…
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【MEDICAL TAIWAN to showcase complete health ecosystem】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-26


The global market for medical hygiene products, applications, services, and manufacturing has grown significantly in recent years. The mounting impact of the #COVID-19 outbreak has further generated a global surge in demands for epidemic prevention supplies.

Wearing face masks and maintaining hand sanitation are among the most effective ways to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. In an effort to meet domestic demands, early on during the outbreak, the Taiwan government took swift and proactive initiative to work with industries to boost face mask production. In early March, after just a short few weeks, Taiwan will become the second largest face mask manufacturing country.


In addition to face masks, global demands for other epidemic prevention products are growing as well, including consumable alcohol cotton pads, protective clothing, forehead thermometers, medical gloves, infrared sensors, hygiene and disinfecting products. Meanwhile, demands for smart medical devices or equipment have also increased significantly.


TAITRA will hold 台灣國際醫療暨健康照護展 Medical Taiwan on 11-13 June at the TaiNEX 2 exhibition hall. MEDICAL TAIWAN is a one stop platform that showcases a complete health ecosystem in the B2B medical and health industry. In 2019, the show generated a total attendance of over 50,000 visits from 47 countries or regions. Attendance is expected to grow by a further 5% this year.


In conjunction with MEDICAL TAIWAN, Taiwan Medical Component & Manufacturing Expo (MCMEX) will be offering the most comprehensive medical supply chain for medical manufacturing.
In addition, in the Smart Medical Area, there will be most innovative medical robots, telecare Solutions, Wearable Technologies, and medical devices with IoT Applications.


For more info: https://www.medicaltaiwan.com.tw/en_US/index.html

Being a global ICT powerhouse with one of the best health care systems in the world, Taiwan delivers incredible offers in the medical and health industry. MEDICAL TAIWAN is an event that you simply cannot miss. For inquiries, please contact a TAITRA overseas office near you.

▶ #TAITRA overseas offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…

▶As of today, Wednesday Feb 26, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 81,006 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 32 confirmed cases were reported in Taiwan, with 1 case deceased, 5 cases fully recovered, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to recovery.
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【TAITRA committed to safeguard event and exhibition participants at all venues】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-25
In response to the global covid-19 outbreak, Taiwan took comprehensive and effective measures to protect the health of the public. Taiwan was among the first countries to take early measures to prevent the virus from spreading. In curbing the virus early on, so far a total of 31 cases have been identified, all of which were imported or close contact cases. The risk of infection to international travelers on the island is considered low to minimal.

TAITRA is conducting all events in full and stringent compliance with health and safety regulations. Full measures to ensure the health and safety of exhibitors and visitors are being enforced at all TAITRA venues, including Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall 1 & Hall 2 (TaiNEX 1&2), and Taipei International Convention Center (TICC).
The specific measures include:

📌Visitors body temperature control
✓ All visitors (including exhibition workers to the loading docks or parking areas) entering the venues, will have their temperature checked for signs of fever, with infrared thermometer or be guided to go through fully-automatic infrared thermal imaging sensors.
✓ Those who have fevers are not allowed to enter the venues.

📌At the venues
✓ Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are available at every entry as well as needed areas.
✓ Elevators and escalators are sanitized daily, and floor, toilets, corridors, public areas, and air-conditioned rooms are disinfected with diluted bleach or alcohol water every week.
✓ Forced air circulation three times a day to increase indoor air ventilation and accelerate air circulation inside the venues.
✓ Epidemic prevention information or notice board is placed or broadcasted on the display panels for visitors.

📌Organizer staff
✓ All staff encountering visitors must implement self -health management and have their temperature taken every day, and wear facemasks while working.
✓ During large events, extra staff are sent for checkpoints at the entrances, exits, and needed areas for anti-epidemic prevention services.

📌Participant and visitor health
✓ When attending events, all are advised to wear masks and wash their hands or disinfect their hands frequently with hand sanitizer. If a visitor’s temperature is higher than 37.5 degrees Celsius, they can receive on-site assistance immediately.
✓ At large tradeshows, medical staff are stationed nearby.
✓ Anyone displaying symptoms of the novel coronavirus – or any other disease or illness – can expect the highest standards of medical assistance from Taiwan’s world leading healthcare and medical system.

TAITRA is actively implementing all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of visitors and exhibitors. International visitors can rest assured when visiting Taiwan for events. TAITRA’s overseas offices are ready to assist with all related inquiries.

▶For the latest regulations for international visitors, please reach out to TAITRA overseas offices or see the following website:
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-220-5081-c06dc-2.html

▶For info on TAITRA overseas offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…

▶As of today, Tuesday Feb 25, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 80,139 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 31 confirmed cases were reported in Taiwan, with 1 case deceased, 5 cases fully recovered, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to recovery.
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【Taiwan’s cultural and creative industries continue to flourish during the COVID-19 outbreak】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-24

While the #COVID-19 epidemic has continued to spread globally, the delay in the start days of many business operations and schools after the winter break and holidays, in conjunction with various quarantine measures taken internationally, have led to a new wave of business opportunities in the cultural and creative industries.

Specifically, with the fast development of internet and communication technologies, the popularity of physical stores and public areas of entertainment and leisure have reduced and been increasingly replaced by the " digital home economy, " including a growing number of online and mobile applications of products and services in the fields of entertainment, gaming, streaming media, custom-design, home shopping, and a variety of digital content.

🇹🇼Taiwan, while being a global ICT powerhouse, has also continued to flourish in the cultural and creative industries. The total number of innovative companies in these sectors in 2018 was 64,401, a 1.82% increase compared with the previous year. The total sales revenue was NT$879.82 billion, an increase of 5.22%, growing at almost twice the rate of Taiwan's GDP, and accounting for 4.80% of GDP in 2018.

TAITRA will hold a Taiwan Cultural and Creative Industry Matchmaking Event on April 22-23 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1.

This is a great business opportunity to meet one-on-one with Taiwan’s most interesting product and service providers in the cultural and creative fields, and will cover the following domains:

▶ Online video game products and services
▶ Digital content – animation products and services
▶ Intellectual Property (IP) licensing
▶ Printing design products and services
▶ Fine arts and crafts products

Giftionery & Culture Creative, Taipei (Taipei International gift, stationary & culture creative show) will also be held on April 23 – 26 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1. For more information: https://www.giftionery.net/en_US/index.html

🔔 Our overseas branch offices will help you with any enquiries.
For information on overseas branch offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…

🔔 As of today, Monday Feb 24, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 79,440 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 30 confirmed cases were found in Taiwan, with 1 of the confirmed cases deceased, 2 cases fully recovered and released from hospital, and the remaining cases in a stable condition and on the way to a full recovery. The risk of infection to international travelers within Taiwan is considered low to minimal.

🔔 The latest reports state that the number of total confirmed cases in China, including Hong Kong (74) and Macau (10), is 77,234 , followed by 2 cruise ships currently in international conveyance (692), Republic of Korea (763), Italy (152), Japan (147), Singapore (89), Iran (43), Thailand (35), United States of America (35), Taiwan (28), Malaysia (22), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), Australia (15), France (12).
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【Taiwan’s top smart fitness solutions for boosting energy and well-being】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-21


Given the ongoing #COVID-19 outbreak, it has become even more important to keep one’s immune system up and healthy.

According to the World Health Organization, adults should maintain moderate daily physical activity in order to enhance muscular strength and physical wellness. Doctors also urged that during the epidemic prevention period, regular exercising at home can help increase immunity and resist getting sick.

#Taiwan 🇹🇼exported US$2.12 billion worth of 🤾‍♂️sporting goods in 2019, up 9.29% from 2018. A significant amount of the increase was driven by the growing fitness and sporting equipment market. Brands from Taiwan are among the top industry players in the world, including Johnson, Dyaco, and SportsArt Fitness, Inc.


This year, #TAITRA will hold the #TaiSPO tradeshow (together with #TAIPEI CYCLE) on 14-16 May at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2). It is one of the most complete and innovative platforms in the global sporting and fitness industry. The 3-day exhibition will feature A Smart Sport Pavilion to showcase the most innovative sports technologies, as well as the Taiwan Excellence Award Pavilion.

👉See more info: https://www.taispo.com.tw/en_US/index.html

Among the most popular and innovative 2020 TAIWAN Excellence award winners are:
1⃣Verde Treadmill - The first ever treadmill capable of harnessing 75% of human energy and converting it to electricity.
https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/en/award/product/109328

2⃣Cycle Boxer - A breakthrough product featuring a combination of boxing and pedaling for those after a fun and challenging workout.
https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/en/award/product/109062

3⃣Climbmill - Designed for the fitness enthusiast who wants to burn calories while toning body with every step.
https://www.taiwanexcellence.org/en/award/product/109578

🔔TAITRA overseas branch offices will help you with your enquiries.
Our global offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…

🔔As of today, Friday Feb. 21, 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 76,795 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 26 confirmed cases were found in Taiwan, with 1 of the confirmed cases deceased, 2 cases fully recovered and released from hospital, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to a full recovery. The risk of infection to international travelers within Taiwan is considered low to minimal.

***The latest reports state that the number of total confirmed cases in China, including Hong Kong (67) and Macau (10), is 75,619, followed by 2 cruise ships currently in international conveyance (635), Republic of Korea (156), Japan (97), Singapore (84), Thailand (35), Taiwan (26), Malaysia (22), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), Australia (15), United States of America (15), France (12).

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【Taiwan offers automobile industry solution during COVID-19 outbreak】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-20


The global #COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted the global automobile industry supply chain, causing auto makers and their suppliers to curtail or cease production due to a lack of parts.

Taiwan plays a crucial role in producing high-quality and diversified auto parts, and Taiwanese suppliers specialize in offering customized solutions to fit different needs. In 2019, Taiwan exported US$7 billion worth of auto products globally.

TAITRA will hold the Taipei AMPA / Autotronics Taipei/ Motorcycle Taiwan on April 15-18. The 3-in-1 event includes Taipei AMPA, Autotronics Taipei, and Motorcycle Taiwan. Ranked as one of the top 2 shows in Asia for automobile, motorcycle parts and accessories, it is one of the best business platforms in the global automobile supply chain.

This year, Taipei AMPA will also introduce a new ✨“Automobile Lighting” ✨area where more than 100 exhibitors are to showcase their latest automobile lighting products. Visitors can meet Taiwanese suppliers in 1-on-1 Procurement Meetings and attend a variety of forums.


👉 More info: https://www.taipeiampa.com.tw/en_US/index.html.
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 venues in Taiwan.
TAIPEI AMPA exhibition venues, including Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall 1 & Hall 2, will enforce full measures to ensure hygiene and sanitation. Measures taken to control spread of the coronavirus include the following:
📢 All exhibition areas are disinfected regularly, and personnel and visitors are suggested to wear masks and checked for signs of fever with infrared temperature sensors and forehead thermometers.
📢 Medical staff are stationed on each floor of the exhibition hall and hand sanitizers are available in public areas.


👥Our overseas branch offices will help you with any enquiries. For info on overseas branch offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…
▶As of today, Thursday Feb 20, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 75,823 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 24 confirmed cases were found in Taiwan, with 1 of the confirmed cases deceased, 2 cases fully recovered and released from hospital, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to a full recovery. The risk of infection to international travelers within Taiwan is considered low to minimal.
▶The latest reports state that the number of total confirmed cases in China, including Hong Kong (65) and Macau (10), is 74,727, followed by a cruise ship currently in international conveyance (621), Republic of Korea (104), Singapore (84), Japan (84), Thailand (35), Taiwan (24), Malaysia (22), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), Australia (15), United States of America (15), France (12).
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【Taiwan to be the 2nd largest surgical mask producer】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-19
Facing a worldwide supply shortage of surgical masks during the global #COVID-19 outbreak, the Taiwan government, fast collaborating with local industry technology research institutes as well as smart-machinery & automation sectors, will increase mask production to meet the demand domestically, and in the process turn Taiwan into the 2nd largest surgical mask producer in the world✨.


The collaboration with industry sectors has effectively reduced the production cycle of mask equipment from 2 months to 1 week and completed 60 production lines from six months to just one month, ready to produce 10 million pieces per day by the end of February to early March.


🇹🇼Taiwan plays a crucial role in global machine tool industry🔧. Taiwan is the 7th largest machine tool maker, with 80% of products exported to 138 countries. The exported value stood at 3.06 billion U.S dollar in 2019, making Taiwan the 5th largest machine tool exporter in the world.


🇹🇼Taiwan’s machinery clusters are based in #Taichung, with over 1,500 machine tool makers and 10,000 satellite firms nearby, enabling flexible production, specialties sharing, and short lead times. Such comprehensive and high-density clusters also made Taiwan’s machine tools industries highly competitive and customer-oriented, offering high quality products through efficient and cost-effective operations.


In recent years, a growing number of machinery manufacturers are making the leap to smart machinery production, utilizing a combination of automation technology, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI).


TAITRA will hold SOURCING TAIWAN 2020- a sourcing event featuring quality suppliers of Machinery x Hand tool x Bicycle x Automotive electronics on July 15th (Wednesday) in Taichung where important industry clusters are based.

Our overseas branch offices will help you with any enquiries. For info on overseas branch offices: https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…

▶As of today, Wednesday Feb 19, the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 75,277 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 23 confirmed cases were found in Taiwan, with 1 of the confirmed cases deceased, 2 cases fully recovered and released from hospital, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to a full recovery. The risk of infection to international travelers within Taiwan is considered low to minimal.

▶The latest reports state that the number of total confirmed cases in China, including Hong Kong (62) and Macau (10), is 74,329, followed by a cruise ship currently in international conveyance (542), Singapore (81), Japan (74), Republic of Korea (51), Thailand (35), Taiwan (23), Malaysia (22), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), Australia (15), United States of America (15), France (12).
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【TAITRA renews event schedule amid global outbreak】
⬆Publish Time：2020-02-18

To ensure the health and safety of visitors and exhibitors during the ongoing global COVID-19 outbreak, TAITRA has been working closely with the government and industries to implement the necessary contingency plans. One such measure is to calibrate the schedule of events to more appropriate time frames.

The following is an updated list of schedules:
▶ 台北國際自行車展 Taipei Cycle Show (March 4-7)Rescheduled to May 14-16
▶ Taispo台北體育用品展(March 5-7)Rescheduled to May 14-16
▶ Taiwan Int'l Boat Show 台灣國際遊艇展 (March 12-15)Rescheduled.


🤔Event date is yet to be confirmed.
🔔 Taipei AMPA / Autotronics Taipei/ Motorcycle Taiwan (April 15-18)To be held on schedule
🔔#AutoTronics Taipei (April 15-18) As Above
🔔#MOTORCYCLE TAIWAN (April 15-18)As Above
🔔 2020年馬來西亞銀髮健康照護展AGExpo (April 16-19) To be held on schedule
🔔 Fastener Taiwan 台灣國際扣件展 (April 21-23)
Rescheduled to Oct. 14-16
🔔 台北國際禮品暨文具展 Giftionery Taipei (April 23-26)


😀To be held on schedule
For those who are unable to travel to Taiwan in the upcoming months of March or April but seeking potential Taiwanese suppliers, a global network of 63 #TAITRA branch offices are dedicated to helping businesses connect with quality Taiwanese suppliers and products. Each branch office can provide free and customized sourcing services such as one-on-one meetings via Skype platform for buyers until they can travel to Taiwan at a later time.


The Taiwan medical and healthcare system has been among the most effective in the world in protecting public health and safety. Together with the various stringent measures that have been implemented by the government, TAITRA will continue to closely monitor all situations and keep international visitors to Taiwan well-informed. For business inquiries, TAITRA’s overseas branch offices can be contact at:


https://officeportal.taiwantrade.com/flash/big/unitList.jsp…
***As of today, Tuesday Feb 18, the #COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a total of 73,380 confirmed cases reported worldwide. As of writing, a total of 22 confirmed cases were found in Taiwan, with 1 of the confirmed cases deceased, 2 cases fully recovered and released from hospital, and the remaining in a stable condition and on the way to a full recovery. The risk of infection to international travelers within Taiwan is considered low to minimal.


**The latest reports state that the number of total confirmed cases in China, including Hong Kong (58) and Macau (10), is 72,555, followed by a cruise ship currently in international conveyance (454), Singapore (77), Japan (66), Thailand (35), Republic of Korea (29), Malaysia (22), Taiwan (22), Germany (16), Vietnam (16), Australia (15), United States of American (15), France (12), UK (9), UAE (9), and Canada (8).