Taiwan detects first Omicron case
Taiwan has recorded its first case of the omicron variant in a passenger who recently traveled to the southern African country of Eswatini, health officials said Saturday.
The traveller was asymptomatic. Ten other people seated in front of and behind the traveller on the incoming flight had been under home quarantine and had all tested negative, the centre said.
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Friday (Dec. 10) announced that anyone who completed their Covid vaccine regimen at least five months ago can receive a booster Moderna shot and directly reserve it at a medical institution.
The Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT) vaccine will also eventually become available for use as a booster when supplies become abundant.
