Covid in Asia: daily lows, safe tourism
19 October 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases exceeds 241 million. Across Asia, which has had almost 78 million cases, 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: 100 crore vaccination mark: Government plans big outreach
The Hindu: Demand for daycare rises as parents return to work
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Most say it's still too early to reopen Thailand: poll
The Nation: More students to be jabbed as schools prepare to reopen in November
Indonesia
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia reports lowest daily death toll since May 2020
Antara: Several Indonesian provinces report zero Covid deaths
A 13-year-old gets a vaccination | Photo: Reuters
Singapore
Channel News Asia: Will vaccinated travel lanes provide relief for travel-starved Singapore?
Today: Some coffee shop staff receiving verbal abuse for checking vaccination status
China
Sixth Tone: Chinese officials tout effectiveness of inhaled Covid-19 vaccine
Xinhua: Beijing offers third booster vaccine to people with higher risks
Myanmar
The Irrawaddy: Myanmar junta to vaccinate school students
The Irrawaddy: Villagers displaced by military junta infected with Covid-19
South Korea
The Korea Herald: Singapore-Korea travel bubble: Airlines, tour operators gear up for travel recovery
The Chosun Ilbo: 85 percent vaccination rate set as threshold for normal life
A temporary Covid testing station in Seoul.
Japan
The Asahi Shimbun: Covid cases under 100 for 8th day in a row
The Japan News: 42,000 hospital beds needed for "6th wave" of Covid
Philippines
Philippine Star: Philippines tops 40,000 coronavirus deaths
Rappler: Christmas parties in December? It's still uncertain, says Department of Health
Vietnam
Viet Nam News: Tourism sector will resume activities safely, says Deputy PM
SGGP Online: 1200 children orphaned to Covid will be taken care of
Malaysia
New Straits Times: We have not yet won the war against Covid, says spokesperson
The Sun Daily: PM advises teachers to get vaccine
