NewsTaiwan Finds 1St Case Of South African COVID-19 Variant

Taiwan Finds 1St Case Of South African COVID-19 Variant

13.01.2021 14:56

5 cases of UK coronavirus variant also found in Taiwan, reports local media.

Taiwan has confirmed its first case of the South African coronavirus variant, local media reported on Wednesday.

The new strain was detected in a man from Eswatini, who arrived in Taiwan on Dec. 24 and tested positive on Jan. 3, according to Radio Taiwan International (RTI).

Health authorities confirmed the South African variant case during genetic sequencing of previous positive tests.

Taiwan also found five cases of the UK variant during the review, according to the RTI report.

Authorities have now made it mandatory for all arrivals from South Africa and Eswatini to quarantine at a government facility.

The condition also applies to people who may have visited South Africa and Eswatini within two weeks of arrival in Taiwan.

*Writing by Islamuddin Sajid -

Latest News

Minister Yumaklı: 7 forest fires are ongoing.

"Minister Yumaklı: 7 forest fires are ongoing."
Investigation launched against Leman for publishing scandalous cartoons about Prophet Muhammad.

"Investigation launched against Leman for publishing scandalous cartoons about Prophet Muhammad."
The cartoonist at the center of the reactions is handcuffed.

"The cartoonist at the center of the reactions is handcuffed."
The 2026 NATO summit will be held in Ankara in July.

"The 2026 NATO summit will be held in Ankara in July."

""Statements from President Erdoğan after the Cabinet meeting.""
Kerem Aktürkoğlu's reactionary post:

"Kerem Aktürkoğlu's reactionary post: "May your despicable mentality be cursed.""
Historic success for Fluminense! They defeated Inter with 2 goals.

"Historic success for Fluminense! They defeated Inter with 2 goals."
Flash claim! Jhon Duran is coming to Istanbul tonight for Fenerbahçe.

"Flash claim! Jhon Duran is coming to Istanbul tonight for Fenerbahçe."
The White House announced that Trump will lift sanctions on Syria.

"The White House announced that Trump will lift sanctions on Syria."
In Seferihisar, flames approached the houses! One neighborhood has been evacuated.

"In Seferihisar, flames approached the houses! One neighborhood has been evacuated."

""Another star for Galatasaray after Leroy Sane! Talks have started with Tottenham.""
President Erdoğan's announcement after the Cabinet meeting: We are adding 5 cancer drugs to the reimbursement list.

"President Erdoğan's announcement after the Cabinet meeting: We are adding 5 cancer drugs to the reimbursement list."
The striking survey while discussing absolute nullity in Turkey: Kılıçdaroğlu or Özel?

"The striking survey while discussing absolute nullity in Turkey: Kılıçdaroğlu or Özel?"
Good news for the Super League giants! These stars are currently available for free.

"Good news for the Super League giants! These stars are currently available for free."
Tammy Abraham is coming to Istanbul for Beşiktaş.

"Tammy Abraham is coming to Istanbul for Beşiktaş."
Here are the last moments of the 4 young people who lost their lives inside the car.

"Here are the last moments of the 4 young people who lost their lives inside the car."
Two mistakes that caused the fire in İzmir! The disaster came despite being foreseen.

"Two mistakes that caused the fire in İzmir! The disaster came despite being foreseen."
Kılıçdaroğlu's first comment on the incident shared about him.

"Kılıçdaroğlu's first comment on the incident shared about him."
Is the price of tomatoes 20 euros in Germany? Mustafa Sandal went to the market and took pictures of the labels.

"Is the price of tomatoes 20 euros in Germany? Mustafa Sandal went to the market and took pictures of the labels."
Minister Yerlikaya: Over 50,000 of our citizens have been relocated to safe areas in 3 provinces.

"Minister Yerlikaya: Over 50,000 of our citizens have been relocated to safe areas in 3 provinces."
Four lifeless bodies were found in the vehicle that was in working condition.

"Four lifeless bodies were found in the vehicle that was in working condition."
Fire disaster in Hatay! The screams of the citizens deafened the ears.

"Fire disaster in Hatay! The screams of the citizens deafened the ears."
The heartbreaking post from the mother of Nihal Candan, who passed away at the age of 30.

"The heartbreaking post from the mother of Nihal Candan, who passed away at the age of 30."

""Money rained from the sky, and citizens competed with each other to catch it.""
The first reaction from Özel regarding the postponement of the CHP congress trial.

"The first reaction from Özel regarding the postponement of the CHP congress trial."
In order to provide you with a better service, we position cookies on our site. Your personal data is collected and processed within the scope of KVKK and GDPR. For detailed information, you can review our Data Policy / Disclosure Text. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies.', '