Taiwan Premier League kicks off despite coronavirus crisis as it joins the growing list of defiant top flights continuing across the globe in the face of the pandemic

The new Taiwan Premier League season has kicked off despite the coronavirus crisis.

There have been 388 cases of coronavirus in Taiwan, with six deaths.

Taiwan is one of just five countries in the world where league football is being played.

Belarus is the most high-profile nation where games are still being played.

In addition, Burundi, Nicaragua and Tajikistan are also holding games.

There have been 388 cases of coronavirus in Taiwan, with six deaths.

The women's championship also started again in Taiwan on Sunday.