Taipei schools to close as coronavirus cases increase in Taiwan

The governments of Taipei and New Taipei in Taiwan's north said Monday that elementary, middle and high schools in the two cities will be closed from Tuesday through May 28 amid an increase in coronavirus cases.Taiwan's government reported 335 new infections on the island on Monday, marking a triple-digit increase for the third straight day. Of the 2,017 cases confirmed so far for Taiwan, 727 were recorded over the last three days, most of them community cases.Starting Wednesday, foreigners without residency status will be barred from entering the island in principle.Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je …READ FULL ARTICLE