The first death from Japanese encephalitis in Taiwan this year has been reported. The victim was a woman in her 70s from Taoyuan, who had pre-existing chronic illnesses. She was diagnosed in mid-July and died at the end of July after her condition worsened.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that Taiwan has recorded 10 confirmed cases of Japanese encephalitis this year, including one death. Six cases were reported in Taoyuan, and one each in the following cities: Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, and Hualien.
