Taiwan is currently under a Level 3+ lockdown, particularly affecting Taipei and other major cities. Despite meeting the criteria for a Level 4 lockdown, authorities are hesitant to escalate to this level. Instead, they have opted to add more restrictions to Level 3, hoping that people will voluntarily adhere to guidelines and do the right thing.

The strategy seems to be effective as the city is notably empty, with almost no one outside. Public places are largely deserted, indicating that the measures are being taken seriously by the population.

The government is keen to avoid a full Level 4 lockdown if possible. By enhancing Level 3 restrictions, they aim to maintain control over the situation without resorting to more drastic measures.

The reproductive number (R0) has been reduced to 1.06, indicating a stable situation. Additionally, the number of cases has been flat or slightly declining, suggesting that the current approach is working to some extent.

In summary, Taiwan is navigating its COVID-19 response by strengthening existing measures and relying on public cooperation, all while trying to avoid the need for a full lockdown.