Philip Lo

Philip Lo

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Philip Lo is the Deputy Director-General of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan. He has been actively involved in public health communication, particularly regarding the recent surge in whooping cough cases, and has reminded the public about the need for caution during travel, especially around significant cultural events.

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Philip Lo, CDC Director-General, stated that influenza B is expected to become the dominant strain soon.

Expanded eligibility for flu drugs to end soon
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-25
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Philip Lo, CDC Director-General, provided updates on the Nipah virus at a news conference.

Nipah to become category 5 disease in March: CDC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-27
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Centers for Disease Control Director-General Philip Lo said extra precautions would also be taken to prevent transmission of the flu.

MOHW eyes less crowded emergency rooms
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-16
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CDC Director-General Philip Lo said it is mainly because there was a rare wave of infections earlier in autumn this year.

CDC forecasts ‘relatively low’ flu season
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-25
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CDC Director-General Philip Lo said that the single-dose 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine has already obtained a drug permit license.

CDC to offer new vaccines, raise fees next year
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-23
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CDC Deputy Director-General Philip Lo stated that the HIV-positive person has been taking oral medication regularly to control the virus.

METRO RAMPAGE: Tests urged amid HIV-positive victim
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-21
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Philip Lo is the Director-General of the CDC and spoke at the World AIDS Day celebration in Taipei.

CDC celebrates World AIDS Day and reduction of HIV cases with drag performance
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-01
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CDC Director-General Philip Lo last month said the Cabinet agreed to increase the vaccination budget.

Taipei to offer clinics bonus to give vaccines
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-03
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Recently appointed CDC Director-General Philip Lo plans to send disease-control physicians to Africa.

Protecting life and guarding peace
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-06
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CDC Director-General Philip Lo said that severe cases and deaths from COVID-19 have declined over the past few years.

Nationwide free flu, COVID-19 vaccination program starts
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-02
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CDC Director-General Philip Lo said the seasonal flu has entered the epidemic period earlier than usual this year.

People eligible for flu shots urged to get them
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-30
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CDC Director-General Philip Lo thanked the volunteers and reminded them to head to the task assignment station.

CDC warns people to take preventive measures
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-27
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Newly appointed Centers for Disease Control Director-General Philip Lo speaks at his inauguration in Taipei yesterday.

New CDC head sworn in with aim to foster talent
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-09
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CDC Deputy Director-General Philip Lo reported four new cases of melioidosis last week.

CDC advises on post-flooding action
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-29
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CDC spokesperson Philip Lo said that health officials attributed the rise in pertussis cases to increased social activity during the holiday season.

Full pertussis jabs urged for travel
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-19
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Centers of Disease Control (CDC) Deputy Director-General Philip Lo speaks in a news conference in Taipei yesterday.

COVID-19 cases fall for 5th week
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-15
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CDC Deputy Director-General Philip Lo mentioned the costs of syphilis testing and the potential expansion of the program.

Syphilis cases rise among 13-24 group
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-09
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Philip Lo, Deputy Director-General of the CDC, warned about the spread of melioidosis following Typhoon Danas.

CDC warns of diseases following typhoon
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-07
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Philip Lo, the CDC Deputy Director-General and spokesman, provided details about the malaria case in Taiwan.

CDC warns of Palawan malaria
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-02
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CDC Deputy Director-General Philip Lo said that 17 cases of whooping cough were reported last week.

Whooping cough cases reach 10-year high: CDC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-01
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Philip Lo is the CDC Deputy Director-General who discussed the implications of echovirus 11 infections.

Chikungunya fever cases rise to 13, CDC says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-24
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CDC Deputy Director-General Philip Lo said that families with a newborn should avoid visitors and take protective measures.

Two newborns die of enterovirus: CDC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-17
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Philip Lo said that COVID-19 was the third-leading cause of death in 2022 and sixth in 2023.

Cancer still top cause of death, suicides rising
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-16
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CDC Deputy Director-General Philip Lo said the wave of COVID-19 appears to have reached its peak.

COVID-19 wave may have peaked early, CDC says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-10
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CDC Deputy Director-General Philip Lo said that in people aged 65 or older, vaccine protection against COVID-19-related hospitalization is 53 percent within the first 59 days after one dose.

COVID-19 vaccination interval to be shortened
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-08
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CDC Deputy Director-General Philip Lo provided projections on domestic COVID-19 activity.

Number of COVID-19 cases keeps rising
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-03
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CDC Deputy Director-General Philip Lo disputed Wang’s claims, describing his statements as 'a dangerous suggestion'.

EDITORIAL: Politicizing healthcare puts all at risk
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-01
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Philip Lo is the Deputy Director-General of the CDC who rebutted a suggestion regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.

Hospitals add clinic services for COVID
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-30
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CDC Deputy Director-General Philip Lo said today that the demand for COVID-19 rapid test kits is expected to reach 3.47 million in early August.

MOHW easing COVID test kit, drug shortages
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-29
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CDC Deputy Director-General Philip Lo said that the US is expected to scale down the recommended groups to receive COVID-19 vaccines in a meeting next month.

Minister discusses COVID-19 policies - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-28
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