The military says its disease prevention measures will be adjusted as needed amidst a spike in local COVID-19 cases.
The military has not been spared from the virus; there are two confirmed cases.
The military’s chemical corps has been busy disinfecting COVID hotspots in New Taipei and throughout Taiwan.
As soldiers live and work in close quarters, the military is concerned about a potential cluster outbreak. That’s as a sergeant and a platoon sergeant have been confirmed to have COVID-19.
Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) Deputy Director Cheng Tsung-yen said the defense ministry has sought advice from the center about prevention measures, social distancing and taking care of people with symptoms.
To keep the virus at bay, the military is asking soldiers stationed in off-shore islands to cancel their vacations to the main island. Military school students are also taking online classes from home.
Defense Ministry Spokesman Shih Shun-wen said the military will continually adjust its prevention measures to find the most effective way to contain the virus.