Case No. 463 had worked in the Philippines since March of this year. Beginning on July 21, he began to develop a fever, cough, loss of the sense of smell, diarrhea, and general fatigue.
On July 24, he sought medical treatment locally and was tested for the coronavirus. However, he did not receive the results of the test.
When he arrived in Taiwan on July 26, he registered a fever. Quarantine officers administered him a coronavirus test and then sent him to a quarantine center.
That evening, as his symptoms worsened, he was taken to a hospital for treatment. On July 28, he was confirmed to have COVID-19 and was placed in a hospital isolation ward.
Case No. 465 also had worked in the Philippines since January of this year. On June 19, he began to experience a cough, sore throat, muscle ache, and loss of his sense of taste and smell.
He went to a local hospital that day and underwent a test for the virus. The result was negative, however, and because the hospital did not prescribe any medication, he took cold medicine he bought over the counter.
When he returned to Taiwan on July 26, he took the initiative to inform quarantine officers of his symptoms; quarantine staff tested him for the coronavirus and sent him to a quarantine center. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 on July 28.
The CECC said that cases 463, 465, 466, and 467 all took the same flight to Taiwan. The health department has identified 15 people who came in close contact with the four cases, including 10 passengers who sat near them and five crew members.
The 10 passengers have been told to undergo home isolation. Since the five crew members were deemed to have taken adequate measures to protect themselves from the disease, they are being asked to self-monitor their health.