Taiwan marks 200 days without domestic Covid-19 infection
Authorities thank public for helping to reach milestone, as cases surge in many countries
Taiwan has reached a record 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of Covid-19, underlining its success in keeping the virus under control as cases rise across much of the world.
Taiwanese authorities acted early to halt the spread of the disease, brought in strict control measures, including two weeks of quarantine for anyone flying into the island, and poured resources into testing and tracing.