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Taipei City is facing a sanitation crisis. The Mayor of Taipei announced a city-wide cleaning initiative for all 12 administrative districts. The city will also introduce a mobile sanitation service to assist residents in need. The mayor stated that the city's response to the situation has been 'domineering' and that the condition is not serious, assuring that if Xie Guoliang is not well, the hospital director would not be well. He mentioned Xie Guoliang is only hospitalized for a few days and will be taken care of at Rong Zong hospital. The director said that the illness is not serious and the discharge time depends on the attending physician, but expressed confidence in Rong Zong's treatment capabilities. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an held a press conference yesterday to announce a comprehensive rat eradication campaign.

Democratic Progressive Party Secretary-General Chou Yi-hsiu stated that his understanding is that the US will likely issue a second wave of arms procurement requests.

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson stated that China's diplomatic pressure on Taiwan is ongoing and that the government is fully responding.

Taiwan Railways Administration has implemented speed restrictions on its network due to high winds. This is affecting routes including those from Longmei Garden Road towards the ferry terminal and from Jiashi Residential Area to the overpass.

Legislator Hsu Shao-kuang's proposal was rejected with 50 votes in favor, 61 against, and one invalid vote. The broadcast also discussed NMN, a supplement popular in America, and its potential benefits for sleep quality and cognitive function, especially post-COVID-19. It was noted that NMN is widely available as a health product in Taiwan. The discussion also touched upon organic fertilizer increasing crop yields by 23 times, with corn ears growing to human head size and tasting softer. Fruit powder supplements were recommended for dietary balance, with one product containing collagen, glucosamine, pearl powder, royal jelly, chondroitin, and Vitamin D3. This product is reportedly popular in mainland China, with a buy-two-get-one-free offer for 30 sachets.

Taiwanese legislator Chang Yu-chuan urged the examination board and the Examination Yuan to simplify nursing exam questions, suggesting that past exam papers could be used.

The head of the Disease Control Administration stated that current confirmed cases of respiratory illness are similar to the same period in the past four years, indicating no increase. Taiwan's health authorities reported that the number of confirmed respiratory illness cases this year is similar to the same period over the past four years. The health bureau confirmed no new cases, indicating the epidemic is not escalating. The Director-General of the Centers for Disease Control, Lo Yi-chun, stated that current confirmed cases of respiratory illnesses are similar to previous years, indicating no epidemic surge. Environmental patrols, cleaning, and disinfection are being conducted in public areas across 12 administrative districts by 54 joint bureaus.

A nomination for Hsu Shao-kuang was rejected by the Legislative Yuan with 50 votes in favor, 61 against, and one invalid vote. The Director-General of the Bureau of Disease Control, Lo Yi-chun, stated that confirmed cases of respiratory illnesses this year are similar to the same period in the past four years, indicating no epidemic surge. He urged the public not to panic. However, he noted that May to June and October to December are peak seasons for rat reproduction, and new cases may still occur. The DPP has denied reports that it significantly relaxed standards for 174 types of US pesticide residues to facilitate a trade agreement. The head of the epidemic control department, Luo Ying-jun, stated that the number of confirmed cases this year is the same as in the previous four years, indicating no surge. The ministry stated that concerns about an increase in cases are unfounded.

Taiwan is expected to experience warmer weather starting tomorrow, with temperatures rising across the island. Taiwan's weather is expected to warm up tomorrow as the environment shifts to a northeasterly wind. Temperatures are expected to rise across Taiwan starting tomorrow, with daytime forecasts predicting partly cloudy to sunny conditions. The Meteorological Administration has forecast rising temperatures across the island. This change follows a period of cooler conditions. This update provides a specific forecast for the region. Tomorrow's weather in Taiwan will see temperatures rise as the wind shifts to easterly. However, localized showers may occur in the early morning, and residents are advised to wear extra layers due to cooler temperatures. Eastern Taiwan and the Hengchun Peninsula are expected to receive more rainfall.

Taiwan is expected to experience warmer weather starting tomorrow, with temperatures rising across the island. The weather bureau forecasts an easterly wind shift, contributing to the temperature increase. The shift is attributed to a change to an easterly wind pattern.