As COVID-19 cases edge up, Taiwan unveils mass vaccination plan

As COVID-19 cases edge up, Taiwan unveils mass vaccination plan

A person dressed in protective suit walks down a street following the recent surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in Taipei, Taiwan, June 2, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan reported a rise in domestic coronavirus infections on Wednesday after six days of falls, and unveiled details of a mass vaccination plan that aims to eventually cover 1.7 million people a week.

After months of relative safety, Taiwan is battling a spike in community infections, placing curbs on gatherings and ordering entertainment venues closed, while urging people to stay at home as much as possible.

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