Asia explores the idea of 'endemic' Covid
13 October 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases are at nearly 240 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
Times of India: Weekly Covid cases dip to lowest in over seven months
The Hindu: Why three countries have paused Moderna vaccine
Thailand
Bangkok Post: PM sets November 1 for reopening to foreign tourists from low-risk countries
The Nation: Only double-jabbed, negative passengers can fly in Thailand
Indonesia
The Jakarta Globe: Covid-19 mass vaccination for refugees, asylum seekers
Antara: Indonesia, India, South Korea in Covid vaccine hub race
With falling cases and pushes for vaccines, Indonesia's Covid outlook has been improving dramatically.
Singapore
Channel News Asia: Unvaccinated children aged 12 and below allowed to enter Singapore under vaccinated travel lanes
Today: Preschools, healthcare providers in malls think up ways to serve unvaccinated customers; hope for more instructions
China
Sixth Tone: Between China and Africa, a 'digital Silk Road' emerges, deepened by the pandemic
Xinhua: China a global growth driver amid Covid-19 pandemic: WTO economist
Myanmar
The Irrawaddy: Myanmar's ousted civilian leader Suu Kyi and president deny Covid-19 charges
The Irrawaddy: Myanmar junta to vaccinate school students against Covid-19
South Korea
The Korea Herald: South Korea to form government-private panel for move toward 'living with Covid-19'
The Chosun Ilbo: Not many youngsters take up vaccination offer
A temporary Covid testing station in Seoul.
Japan
The Asahi Shimbun: Trial run starts for resumption of Go To Travel tourism program
The Japan News: Vaccination certificates a ticket to safe audiences at events in Japan
Philippines
Philippine Star: Nearly 24 million in the Philippines fully vaccinated
Rappler: DOH says Covid-19 cases declining, but three regions still at 'high risk'
Vietnam
Viet Nam News: Sixteen localities agree to resume domestic flights, except for Ha Noi
SGGP Online: Urban spaces need restructuring post-Covid
Malaysia
New Straits Times: No more MyTravelPass, fully vaxxed Malaysians can travel overseas
The Sun Daily: Covid-19 situation improving, Malaysia ready to enter endemic phase
