Sunday May 10, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- The Taiwanese Disease Control and Prevention Administration announced on May 11 that two cases of H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, have been reported on the island.One mother, aged 39, and her daughter, aged 21 months, departed from the United States and arrived in Taiwan on May 5. Symptoms began on May 6 prompting them to visit the Women's Hospital of Taiwan University and Renai Hospital from May 7 through May 9. The two were isolated and treated in Taipei Peace Hospital. Another 9 people were under medical observation. Health official Ye JingShuang said the mother and daughter are being subjected to a final examination and results are expected early morning on May 12. However, the cases are considered confirmed.

(By David Liu and edited by Will Levine)