Taiwan's daily domestic coronavirus infections have dropped below 100 for the first time in more than a month as the pandemic continues to abate, Reuters reports.

Health Minister Chen Shih-chung announced 75 new domestic infections, but added that infections were trending downwards. "We hope this trend can continue," he told a daily news briefing. "This needs everyone to work hard together."

However, people should not relax their vigilance and must continue to wear masks and wash their hands, Chen added.

People receive a vaccine against the coronavirus during a vaccination session for elderly people over 85 years old, at a sports stadium in New Taipei City, Taiwan, June 15. — Reuters
People receive a vaccine against the coronavirus during a vaccination session for elderly people over 85 years old, at a sports stadium in New Taipei City, Taiwan, June 15. — Reuters

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