Taiwan tightens curbs after COVID-19 surge

World Masks must be worn outdoors for the first time in Taipei after a surge in COVID-19 infections. Taiwan has raised its coronavirus alert level in the capital Taipei and the city around it, bringing curbs for a period of two weeks that will shut many venues and restrict gatherings in the wake of 180 new domestic infections. The new rules will not mean offices, schools or restaurants have to close, but will cause the shutdown of cinemas and other entertainment spots, while limiting family gatherings to five people indoors and 10 outdoors. For the first time, masks will have…