How Taiwan became a global outlier for live, post pandemic

Having surpassed 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases, the east Asian country has been enjoying festivals, concerts and pride celebrations

Ultra festival took place in Taipei last weekend, welcoming some 10,000 fans
Ultra festival took place in Taipei last weekend, welcoming some 10,000 fans © Ultra Taiwan

Taiwan has become the envy of the global live music industry after enjoying many months of full-capacity festivals, concerts and events.

The east Asian country, which has a population of more than 23 million, has recorded a mere 603 cases and only seven deaths during the pandemic, despite being close to mainland China where the virus began.

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The country recently celebrated a record 200 consecutive days without any domestically transmitted cases of Covid-19, making it even more successful than New Zealand (which…

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