Vaccinations and Omicron dominate headlines
15 December 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases exceeds 271 million. Across Asia, nations are battling with the virus and rolling 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
The Hindu: Fifty-five percent of eligible adult population fully vaccinated
The Times of India: Will India see Omicron wave? 'It'll be clear in a month or two'
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Illegal Covid-19 lab raided
The Nation: Both jabs and booster needed to fight Omicron, advises top virologist
Indonesia
The Jakarta Globe: Government: Don't go abroad unless it's urgent
Antara: Jakarta government schedules Covid-19 vaccination for children next week
Vaccinations in Indonesia are picking up - especially for children.
Singapore
Channel News Asia: Work from home no longer the default from January 1, up to 50 percent of workers allowed back in the office
Today: How travelling to Australia is like in Covid times
China
Sixth Tone: China finds Omicron cases in Tianjin, Guangzhou
Xinhua: Over 2.6 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland
South Korea
The Korea Herald: South Korea extends overseas travel advisory through January 13
The Chosun Ilbo: Why is Korea so slow to vaccinate youngsters?
The vaccination rate of children in Korea has hit the headlines, with some arguing a youth vaccination drive has come too late. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya (https://unsplash.com/@towfiqu999999?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/vaccination?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
Japan
The Japan News: Possible mechanism identified for resistance to Covid-19 virus
The Mainichi: No major recovery for Japan's year-end part season amid omicron fears, behavioral shifts
Philippines
Philippine Star: Four regions, cities monitored for increase in Covid-19 cases
Rappler: Metro Manila now at 'minimal risk' for Covid-19 - Department of Health
Vietnam
Viet Nam News: Business legal disputes rise due to pandemic
SGGP Online: Vietnam to perform pilot reopening of international commercial flights
Malaysia
New Straits Times: Act 342 amendments vital to curb pandemic, as country transits to endemic phase
Malaysiakini: Covid-19 fatigue is setting in
