Taiwan reports 21,869 new COVID-19 cases, 54 deaths

Taiwan reports 21,869 new COVID-19 cases, 54 deaths TAIPEI, Aug 5 (CNA) Taiwan reported 21,869 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC). The ages of the deceased ranged from 40s to 90s. All but four suffered from chronic or other serious illnesses, and 22 had not been vaccinated, according to the CECC. According to the CECC, two of the newly reported deaths were in their 40s, one had a nervous system disorder and the other had cardiovascular disease or other illness. Also on Friday, the CECC reported 47 new severe COVID-19 cases and…