Central News Agency (CNA, reporter Shen Peiyao, Taipei, June 30) The COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate. The latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that domestic COVID-19 outpatient and emergency visits increased by 43.8% last week compared to the previous week. Among the cumulative 105 domestic cases of severe COVID-19 complications, over 90% had not been vaccinated with the current season's vaccine. The COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease) pandemic shows no signs of abating. The Department of Health and Welfare's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced the latest monitoring statistics today, reporting 8 new domestic cases of severe COVID-19 complications last week, with no new domestic deaths. Guo Hong-wei, Director of the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Center, stated in a briefing that since October 2025, there have been a cumulative 105 domestic cases of severe COVID-19 complications, including 16 deaths. Severe cases were predominantly among the elderly aged 65 and above (71.4%) and individuals with chronic medical conditions (81.9%). A significant 94.3% had not received the current season's COVID-19 vaccine. Regarding the 8 new domestic cases of severe COVID-19 complications last week, CDC epidemiologist Hsu Yu-lung said one case involved a man in his 60s from southern Taiwan with a history of chronic illnesses, including hypertension. He had received 3 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine previously but had not been vaccinated this season. Hsu Yu-lung explained that this individual developed symptoms such as fever and pain three days before hospitalization and self-medicated with over-the-counter drugs. When his condition did not improve the next day and shortness of breath worsened, he sought medical attention at a clinic. After returning home with medication, he continued to experience difficulty breathing and went to the emergency room. A rapid flu test was negative, but a rapid PCR test for COVID-19 was positive. X-rays reve