A media roundup of Covid coverage in Asia
14 April 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 137 million and across Asia, nations are battling with the virus and looking to roll out vaccines. At the Asia Media Centre, we're helping you keep track of what's happening with a roundup of media coverage from across the region.
Vaccination rollout around the world and in Asia:
Source: ourworldindata.org
India
Hindustan Times: India Covid-19 second wave has crossed previous spike, worrying: Government
Times of India: Why are cases rising at alarming rate? Experts decode India's second Covid wave
The Hindu: DCGI nod paves way for Sputnik V vaccine import
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Entry restrictions now in 42 provinces
The Nation: Third successive days of nearly 1000 Covid-19 cases
The Thaiger: Field hospitals being established in Covid hot zones around Thailand
Indonesia
Antara: Indonesia looks to domestic tourists for tourism revival in 2021
The Jakarta Post: Muslims start Ramadan under the shadow of coronavirus
The Jakarta Globe: Ten million Indonesians have received Covid-19 vaccine
Normally, some 2 million Muslims worldwide take the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca each year for Ramadan. This year brings a change for the religious festival. Image: Adli Wahid on Unsplash
Singapore
Channel News Asia: People who have recovered from Covid-19 may be at risk of developing blood clots: Singapore study
Today: More than 18,200 people visited Singapore through unilateral border openings: 70 percent from China
Straits Times: People can now choose which Covid-19 jab to take with listing of vaccination centres and vaccines in Singapore
China
Sixth Tone: Wuhan, Revisisted
Caixin: China to hit Covid herd immunity at 1 billion vaccinations, official says
Xinhua: China to join hands with other countries to defeat pandemic: Chinese FM
South Korea
Yonhap News Agency: New virus cases back under 600 on fewer tests; curbs extended amid spring resurgence
The Korea Herald: Seoul to introduce own social distancing rules to help small business owners
The Chosun Ilbo: AstraZeneca jabs limited to over-30s
Japan
The Japan Times: Japan's slow vaccine rollout pushes back recovery time frame
The Asahi Shimbun: Survey: 76 percent of voters critical of virus measures, vaccine program
The Mainichi: Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa step up virus measures as infections rebound
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga receiving a Covid-19 vaccine. The Japanese government has faced some criticism over the slow rollout of vaccines. Image: Facebook
Philippines
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga receiving a Covid-19 vaccine. The Japanese government has faced some criticism over the slow rollout of vaccines. Image:
Philippine Star: Duterte's absence raises speculations
Rappler: Philippines, Brazil, Mexico among those due to get Pfizer shots from Covax in Q2
Inquirer: 2000 hospital beds needed for severe, critical Covid-19 patients in Metro Manila
Vietnam
SGGP Online: Ho Chi Minh City's job market shows signs of recovery
Viet Nam News: Seafarers should be put on priority list for Covid-19 vaccine
Nhan Dan: First six volunteers receive second shots in Covivac vaccine trials
New Straits Times: Movement Control Orders extended for another two weeks
The Star: Covid-19: Stay vigilant during Ramadan or cases could spike, warns Health DG
Malaysiakini: PM: Malaysia less well off after spending for budget, stimulus packages in wake of Covid-19
