Taiwan has reported a rise in domestic coronavirus infections after six days of falls, and unveiled details of a mass vaccination plan that aims to eventually cover 1.7 million people a week.

Reuters reports that after months of relative safety, Taiwan is battling a spike in community infections, placing curbs on gatherings and ordering entertainment venues closed, while urging people to stay at home as much as possible.

Announcing 549 new infections, including 177 added to recent days' tallies in reflection of delays in reporting positive tests, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said the trend was stable, although it was not falling.

A person dressed in protective suit walks down a street following the recent surge of coronavirus  infections in Taipei, Taiwan, June 2. — Reuters
A person dressed in protective suit walks down a street following the recent surge of coronavirus infections in Taipei, Taiwan, June 2. — Reuters

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