Taiwan has reported zero new domestic Covid-19 cases, the first time since May 9 it has logged no community transmissions, with the pandemic on the democratically ruled island now well under control.

The number of Covid-19 cases in Taiwan began climbing in mid-May after months of no or few domestic infections, prompting the government to impose curbs on gatherings, close entertainment venues and stop in-restaurant dining.

With the success of those restrictions, as well as ramped up testing and widespread compliance with the rules including mask wearing, those curbs were eased last month, Reuters reports.

Border controls and quarantines for all arrivals have been strengthened.