The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) says the latest batch of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccines are now being distributed.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed the first case of a serious allergic reaction to the AstraZeneca (AZ) coronavirus vaccine, a nurse, who has existing allergies to eggs, peanuts and antibiotics.

Taipei has been named the best leisure destination in Asia for the fourth straight year, in a survey conducted by the American magazine, Global Traveler.

The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is continuing to administer the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says more vaccine mixing will be allowed in the next round of vaccinations.

The government has taken delivery of 400,000 doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine from the global COVAX vaccine sharing programme. The vaccines were shipped from Amsterdam to Taoyuan International Airport.

Taiwan's Health Minister Chen Shih-chung says the government plans to begin administering the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine next Monday at the earliest.

A new online system for scheduling coronavirus vaccine appointments has begun accepting registrations from eligible recipients nationwide.

Private individuals may soon be able to get the coronavirus vaccine.

Premier Su Tseng-chang says vaccines donated by Japan will go first to the elderly and those who are immunocompromised.

A second shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine has arrived in Taiwan with customized labels.

The European Union says vaccine maker AstraZeneca has agreed to supply nine million additional doses to the 27-nation bloc during the first quarter.