Alert levels raised in Tokyo, Seoul; Indonesia health system overwhelmed
14 July 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 187 million and 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
Hindustan Times: Covid-19 vaccination drive hit as states run out of stock
Times of India: India sees slowest weekly fall in Covid-19 cases in second wave
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Government lambasted for wasting early success
The Nation: Majority of over 50 cases of fake news being probed pertain to Covid
Indonesia
The Jakarta Globe: Covid-19 hospitals in greater Jakarta area operate at full capacity
Antara: Indonesia needs between 16,000 and 20,000 nurses to help handle Covid-19 patients
Indonesia has seen a dramatic surge in cases and the country's health system is struggling to keep up.
Singapore
Channel News Asia: Singapore-Australia travel bubble more likely in end-2021, says Australian minister
Today: Free mediation offered to couples, vendors in dispute over wedding events hit by heightened alert rules
China
Caixin: China's slowing V-shaped economic recovery sends global warning
Xinhua: Chinese mainland reports two new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases
South Korea
Yonhap News Agency: Restaurant owners mull closing before dinnertime as government enforces semi-lockdown for two weeks
The Chosun Ilbo: Coronavirus spreads quickly outside Seoul
Harsher lockdowns have been implemented in Seoul, as the rest of the country faces rising cases.. Photo by Mika Baumeister (https://unsplash.com/@mbaumi?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/face-mask?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
Japan
The Japan News: Japan government to share vaccination data with prefectural authorities
The Asahi Shimbun: Pandemic fatigue on full display as Tokyo enters latest emergency
Philippines
Philippine Star: Overcrowding, super spreader events feared with kids outdoors
Rappler: Duterte gets second dose of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine
Vietnam
Viet Nam News: Caseload tops 30,000 on Monday, as new daily case record set again
SGGP Online: Nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive aims 70 percent of the population
Malaysia
New Straits Times: Understanding the thought process behind mixing vaccines
The Star: Expert calls for risk-based approach in vaccination drive
