Two admirals removed after failing to follow coronavirus guidelines, which likely aided the outbreak on a navy ship. DPP passes bill tripling subsidies. Facemasks can be ordered soon from convenience stores. Daily necessities appear to have ample stocks for the time being. The International Press Institute presses WHO to let in Taiwanese journalists. New proposed passport designs floated. Some surprisingly upbeat business news. KMT's plans to woo younger voters are becoming more apparent. The presidential spokesperson's shirt becomes a story. The Causeway Bay Books co-founder came under attack. Finally, Taiwan drops in world press freedom rankings.

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