The Centers for Disease Control (hereafter referred to as CDC) announced today (the 9th) that the season is about to enter summer; with rising temperatures, the period of active disease‑carrying mosquitoes will also begin. As the pilgrimage walk at Baisha Tun Gong Tian Temple is about to start, the public may spend extended time outdoors in crowded activities. The CDC urges people to monitor their own health, pay attention to food hygiene, wear light‑colored long‑sleeved clothing to prevent mosquito bites, and stay hydrated, avoiding direct sun exposure. If fever, cough or other discomfort symptoms appear, they should promptly wear a mask, seek medical care and rest.
CDC monitoring data show that as of April 7, 2026, a total of 33 confirmed dengue cases have been reported this year, all imported, most from Southeast Asian countries (69.7%). The case count is lower than the same period in 2024 and 2025. The global dengue epidemic continues; up to March this year more than 500,000 dengue cases and over 100 dengue‑related deaths have been reported, primarily in the Americas, with Brazil and Bolivia having the highest numbers. In neighboring Asian countries, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Laos have higher case numbers this year compared with the same period last year. Regarding diarrhea, in the domestic 13th week (March 29 to April 4) there were 117,938 emergency department visits for diarrhea, down from 140,643 the previous week; additionally, nationwide over the past four weeks (weeks 10 to 13) there were 107 reported diarrhea clusters, most occurring in food and lodging establishments, with 46 cases testing positive for pathogens, the majority (38 cases, 82.6%) detecting norovirus.
The CDC again reminds that implementing regular inspection and cleaning of standing water is one of the most important measures to prevent dengue and other vector‑borne diseases. Residents should frequently inspect and eliminate water‑holding containers around the home, wear light‑colored long‑sleeved clothing during outdoor activities, and use mosquito repellents approved by government agencies that contain effective ingredients such as DEET, Picaridin, or IR3535 to avoid bites. When dining out, pay attention to food safety and the cleanliness of the eating environment, and regularly wash hands properly with soap to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal infections. For more information, visit the CDC’s global website (https://www.cdc.gov.tw) for reference, or call the toll‑free epidemic prevention hotline 1922 (or 0800-001922) for inquiries.
Source: Centers for Disease Control
Data compiled: Sensory Management Office
