CCTV News:Affected by the cold current, the lowest temperature in Chiayi, Taiwan Province was only 4.7 degrees in the early morning of 13th, the lowest temperature since winter. According to the latest statistics, 244 people have been suspected of sudden death due to cold weather. Taiwan’s health department reminds the public to pay attention to the prevention of influenza, and the elderly over 65 years old and patients with cardiovascular diseases should try their best to reduce going out.
In the early morning of the 13th, due to the cold current, the low temperature in the north of Tainan and Yilan was only 5 to 9 degrees, of which the low temperature in Chiayi was only 4.7 degrees, setting a new low in Taiwan Province since winter. In the early morning of 14th, there was still a low temperature below 10 degrees in the western half and Yilan. It is expected that the temperature will obviously warm up during the day on the 14th, with the high temperature of about 21 and 22 degrees in the north and east of the central part and 22 to 24 degrees in the south.
The continuous low temperature makes the plum blossoms in New Taipei and Hongludi bloom ahead of schedule, and the white plum blossoms in full bloom are beautiful, and many people rush to enjoy the flowers. However, Taiwan’s disease management department reminded that the global influenza epidemic has entered an epidemic period, and with the recent cold current hitting Taiwan, the temperature has plummeted, and the low temperature just makes the influenza virus more active. It is predicted that the influenza epidemic may reach its peak at the end of January, reminding the public to strengthen prevention. In addition, the latest statistics show that 244 people have been suspected of sudden death due to cold weather. Doctors remind the elderly over 65 years old and patients with cardiovascular diseases to minimize going out, which is enough to delay going out until the sun shines.