Indonesia struggles with cases, travel bans lifted for India

Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 184 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

Indonesia has seen a dramatic surge in cases and the country's health system is struggling to keep up.

Singapore

Channel News Asia: More help for SMEs as part of a $1.2 billion Covid support package
Today: 16-year-old suffers suspected cardiac arrest after vaccination; expert committee advises against strenuous activities for a week after each dose

China

Caixin: Two fifths of Chinese population vaccinated
Xinhua: Southwest China's Ruili imposes entry, exit restrictions over new Covid-19 cases

South Korea

Yonhap News Agency: New cases over 700 for fourth day, distancing rules likely to be maintained
The Chosun Ilbo: Wearing masks remains mandatory even for fully vaccinated people

Wearing masks will remain mandatory even for fully vaccinated people in the greater Seoul area as lockdowns are eased. Photo by Mika Baumeister (https://unsplash.com/@mbaumi?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/face-mask?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)