Taiwan says playing close attention to coronavirus impact on economy

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen speaks during a campaign rally ahead of the presidential election in Taoyuan, Taiwan January 8, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday that the government is playing close attention to the impact of the new coronavirus on the island and world's economies, and will take corresponding steps.

Taiwan has reported 10 cases of the virus.