Asian countries look to secure and roll out vaccines
16 December 2020
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has climbed above 72,500,000. Nations across Asia are battling the virus in their own ways with varying degrees of success. At the Asia Media Centre, we've gathered media coverage from across the region as countries grapple with the pandemic.
Confirmed cases of Covid-19 around the world and in Asia:
Source: ourworldindata.org
India
Read India media reports:
Times of India: Vaccination: Order for 351m more syringes soon
Hindustan Times: A first in seven months: Mumbai's Covid-19 positivity rate is below 14 percent
The Print: Coronavirus: Latest updates on cases in India
Source: ourworldindata.org
Thailand
Read Thailand media reports:
Bangkok Post: One new local transmission case, imported cases from Myanmar 'entertainment places' rise
The Nation: Thai start-up making 'good progress' on Covid vaccine
Read Indonesia media reports:
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia Covid deaths top 2000 month to date
The Jakarta Globe: Government raises free vaccination target to 53m people after public pushback
The Jakarta Post: Bali to reopen for international tourism if situation allows
Singapore
Read Singapore media reports:
Channel News Asia: Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine approved by Singapore, first shipment expected by end-December
Channel News Asia: Singapore to start Phase 3 of Covid-19 reopening on December 28
Singapore has approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine.
China
Read Chinese media reports:
Caixin: The daunting challenge of immunizing the world
Sixth Tone: City rescinds fines for residents who bought Covid-tainted food
South Korea
Read South Korean media reports:
Yonhap News Agency: New virus infections under 1000 on fewer tests; efforts extended to find more potential cases
The Korea Herald: KDCA predicts up to 1000 cases per day
Japan
Read Japan media reports:
The Japan Times: Covid-19 news updates (updated continuously)
The Asahi Shimbun: Tokyo reports serious Covid-19 cases increase
The Japan News: Government-backed domestic tourism campaign Go To Travel suspended from December 28
Philippines
Read Philippines media reports:
Philippine Star: Live updates: Covid-19 and extended quarantine in the Philippines
Rappler: Metro Manila's Covid-19 reproduction rate breaches 1 - expert
Philippine Star: Coronavirus cases in the Philippines exceed 410,000
Metro Manila's R rate has exceeded 1 according to experts. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manila_Line_2_train_towards_Araneta_Center_-_Cubao_station.jpg)
Myanmar
Read Myanmar media reports:
The Irrawaddy: Myanmar Covid-19 vaccination expected from April
Myanmar Times: Myanmar government extends Covid-19 preventive measures until end of the year
Myanmar Times: Covid-19 cluster found among traffic police in Myanmar capital
Vietnam
Read Vietnam media reports:
Viet Nam News: ADB grants US$600,000 to assist Viet Nam's Covid-19 response
Read Malaysia media reports:
Malaysiakini: Covid-19 in Malaysia
New Straits Times: Recent Genting cluster emerged after index case crossed state borders
New Straits Times: With travel restrictions now relaxed, netizens discourage others from visiting their states
Bangladesh
Read Bangladesh media reports:
New Age: Bangladesh is battling Covid-19 economic fallout: ICCB
The Independent: Deal signed with India's Serum Institute for COVId-19 vaccine
