Exorcisms and other ceremonies aimed at combating the epidemic were held at many major temples around the island, including the Paoan Temple, home to the god of medicine, Emperor Paosheng.
供奉「醫神」保生大帝的保安宮與各大寺廟紛紛舉辦除瘟驅煞法會，期望天兵神將同來抗煞，保佑民眾平安度過難關。