Covid Asiawatch
21 April 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 141 million and across Asia, nations are battling with the virus and looking to roll 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: 'We're doomed': Delhi high court slams central government on supplies
Times of India: Government restricts oxygen supplies to industries, diverts it for medical use
The Hindu: Over 94 percent of ICU beds occupied in Bengaluru
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Pfizer shots may be available in July
The Nation: No curfew, but 18 provinces marked 'red' face strict measures for 14 days
The Thaiger: Thai government urges people to work from home where possible
Indonesia
Antara: Indonesia has safe supply sources for procurement of Covid-19 vaccines
The Jakarta Post: Indonesian hackers arrested over $60 million US Covid scam
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia adds pace to Covid vaccination after fresh Sinovac shipment
Fresh doses of Sinovac arrive in Indonesia in April.
Singapore
Channel News Asia: Singapore tightens Covid-19 rules for travellers from India
Today: Sole community case confirmed to have Covid-19 two days after getting first jab
Straits Times: Tech helps power Singapore's Covid-19 vaccination drive
China
Sixth Tone: First Chinese Covid vaccine releases clinical trial data
Caixin: Sinovac Covid shot 50.7 percent effective, Brazilian paper shows
Xinhua: China's economy burgeons in post-pandemic
South Korea
Yonhap News Agency: Seoul, Washington 'earnestly discussing' Covid-19 vaccine swap deal
The Korea Herald: Locally developed vaccines still far out of reach
The Chosun Ilbo: Indian covid variant detected in Korea
Japan
The Japan Times: Tokyo, Osaka, and Hyogo set for coronavirus state of emergency
The Asahi Shimbun: Osaka hospital beds for serious Covid-19 cases all filled up
The Mainichi: Japan to procure enough Covid-19 vaccines for all eligible by end of September
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga receiving a Covid-19 vaccine. Image: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Japan.PMO/photos/5185946001477553)
Philippines
Philippine Star: Distribution of lockdown aid extended to May 15
Rappler: Community pantries highlight power of collective action during difficult times
Inquirer: Department of Health detects more virus variant cases
Vietnam
SGGP Online: First time Da Nang hotels fully booked since Covid-19
Viet Nam News: Tourism workers discuss promoting domestic market
Nhan Dan: Asian economy to grow 6.5 percent in 2021: report
New Straits Times: Covid-19 figures are real
The Star: More efforts needed to ensure quicker Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Malaysiakini: Covid-19 tracker- trends and cases
