All eyes on vaccinations in Covid battle

Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 173 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

Spokesperson for Indonesia's Covid-19 Handling Task Force Wiku Adisasmito speaks at a press conference in Jakarta.

Singapore

Channel News Asia: Cleaners' wages to rise from 2023 amid Covid-19 labour crunch
Today: Covid-19 expert committee says mRNA vaccines safe and effective against variants; rebuts claims of some doctors

China

Sixth Tone: Guangzhou halts vaccination, ramps up testing amid virus outbreak
Caixin: Guangzhou's battle against a potent virus variant

South Korea

Yonhap News Agency: Public opinion divided over to whom new round of stimulus checks should go
The Chosun Ilbo: More kids to attend offline classes

Elementary and middle schools in Seoul will expand real-life classes from June 14. Image: Photo by Element5 Digital (https://unsplash.com/@element5digital?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/education?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)