India Covid cases down, Korea easing lockdowns
23 June 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 179 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
Hindustan Times: Fewest new Covid-10 cases in Delhi since April 30, 2020
Times of India: Random tests in markets to check spread
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Public Health Ministry speeds up study to see if third vaccination shot required
The Nation: Bangkok jab rollout resumes as 100,000 doses arrive
Indonesia
Antara: Widodo asks Jakarta to ramp up vaccinations as infections soar
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia surpasses two million Covid cases as daily number hits all-time high
President Joko Widodo has asked the Jakarta administration to speed up Covid-19 vaccinations amid a surge in cases.
Singapore
Channel News Asia: Singapore rolls out regular Covid testing for staff in higher-risk settings
Today: Visitors of critically ill patients at hospital must stay for over 2o minutes, must undergo Covid-19 test
China
Caixin: South China city to test all eight million residents after Delta variant found
Global Times: Virus-hit Shenzhen implements stricter outbound travel curbs, carrying out disinfections in airport
South Korea
Yonhap News Agency: South Korea to allow bigger gatherings under new distancing scheme
The Chosun Ilbo: Lockdown to be eased in July
South Korea will be easing restrictions on gatherings and lockdowns from July.
Japan
The Japan Times: It's official (for now): 10,000 fans to be allowed at Olympic events
The Asahi Shimbun: Asahi survey: If Olympics go ahead, 53 percent want no spectators
Philippines
Philippine Star: Palace, Department of Health disagree on scrapping Covid quarantine classifications
Rappler: Duterte threatens to arrest people who refuse to get vaccinated
Vietnam
SGGP Online: Vietnamese people closely collaborating to fight against Covid-19
Viet Nam News: Japan to continue assisting Vietnam in Covid-19 vaccines
Malaysia
New Straits Times: Hospital offers free post-Covid rehab for the underprivileged
The Star: Nearly 70 percent of cases are sporadic, almost half detected in Klang Valley
