It marks the fifth consecutive day it has recorded more than 80,000 cases in a single day.
Of the 127 people who died, who ranged in age from 5 to 100, 118 had chronic illnesses or other severe diseases while 48 had not been vaccinated with a dose of any COVID-19 vaccine, according to the CECC.
The youngest person to die was a 5-year-old boy, who prior to his COVID-19 infection already had a history of a muscular system disease, Lo said.
He later developed pneumonia and respiratory failure after he was infected with COVID-19, Lo said.
Even though the boy was admitted to hospital, his condition deteriorated and he passed away on May 19, Lo said.
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Of the 127 people who died, who ranged in age from 5 to 100, 118 had chronic illnesses or other severe diseases while 48 had not been vaccinated with a dose of any COVID-19 vaccine, according to the CECC.
The youngest person to die was a 5-year-old boy, who prior to his COVID-19 infection already had a history of a muscular system disease, Lo said.
He later developed pneumonia and respiratory failure after he was infected with COVID-19, Lo said.
Even though the boy was admitted to hospital, his condition deteriorated and he passed away on May 19, Lo said.
https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202205280008