Taiwan's daily domestic Covid-19 cases drop below 100, East Asia News & Top Stories


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TAIPEI (REUTERS) - Taiwan's daily domestic coronavirus infections dropped below 100 on Monday (June 21) for the first time in more than a month as the pandemic continues to abate. Since last month, Taiwan has battled a rise in domestic cases, tightening curbs on private gatherings and closing entertainment venues. Officials have signalled the measures may need to be extended beyond a June 28 date set for their lifting. Health Minister Chen Shih-chung announced 75 new domestic infections, but added that infections were trending downwards. "We hope this trend can continue," he told a daily news briefing. "This needs everyone...