Regional roundup: Covid cases hit 35 million
7 October 2020
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen above 35,500,000. 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: 20-25 crore to get coronavirus vaccine by July: Government
Hindustan Times: Most Maharashtra Covid-19 cases from 30-40 age group
The Print: Delhi schools to remain closed until 31 October as shutdown extended
Source: ourworldindata.org
Thailand
Read Thailand media reports:
Khaosod English: Fugitive ex-PM Thaksin says he recovered from coronavirus
Bangkok Post: 'Reopen now or face collapse'
Read Indonesia media reports:
The Jakarta Post: Government expedites import of Covid-19 drugs
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia passes 300,00 Covid cases as Jakarta sees new high
Singapore
Read Singapore media reports:
Today: Government to extend some Covid-19 support measures including Jobs Growth Incentive
Channel News Asia: Air travel bubbles, more green lanes part of plans for Singapore to 'revive' Changi Airport amid Covid-19
A number of Covid-19 support measures rolled out this year in Singapore will be extended. Photo by Lily Banse (https://unsplash.com/@lvnatikk?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/singapore?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
China
Read Chinese media reports:
Sixth Tone: How old beliefs are adapting to China's new normal
Xinhua: China to hold first import-themed expo on schedule, committed to further opening up
South Korea
Read South Korean media reports:
Yonhap News Agency: New virus cases under 100 for five days, potential uptick after holiday worrisome
The Korea Herald: In pandemic-hit schools, small is big
Japan
Read Japan media reports:
The Japan Times: Covid-19 news updates (updated continuously)
The Asahi Shimbun: Pompeo's trip to Japan cut short by Trump's Covid-19
The Japan Times: Japan and South Korea to resume business travel from Thursday
Myanmar
Read Myanmar media reports:
Myanmar Times: Myanmar manufacturing sector hit by new lockdown measures
Frontier Myanmar: Testing times: Myanmar struggles to keep pace as Covid-19 takes off
Vietnam
Read Vietnam media reports:
Viet Nam News: Vietnam marks over a month without community transmission
SGGP Online: No more Covid-19 patients, Da Nang shuts down makeshift hospital
Philippines
Read Philippines media reports:
Philippine Star: Live updates: Covid-19 and extended quarantine in the Philippines
Rappler: Duterte performance rating rises to 91 percent in first major survey during pandemic
Malaysia
Read Malaysia media reports:
Malaysiakini: Covid-19 in Malaysia
New Straits Times: Malaysia PM Muhyiddin observes 14-day quarantine after chairing NSC meeting
Malaysiakini: 691 new cases, Malaysia now at worst level of Covid-19 pandemic
Bangladesh
Read Bangladesh media reports:
New Age: Fatality rate grows in 21-30 weeks in Bangladesh
The Daily Star: Getting vaccines: Government working on $550 million scheme
