Regional roundup: Countries anticipate resurgences
23 September 2020
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen above 31,000,000. 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: How will the pandemic end? There seem to be two possibilities
Deccan Herald: Karnataka's Covid-19 outbreak may peak in January: Study
The Print: Coronavirus: Latest updates on cases in India
Source: ourworldindata.org
Thailand
Read Thailand media reports:
Khaosod English: 'Special Tourist Visa' can launch October at the earliest: Ministry
Bangkok Post: Phuket 'a patient in a coma': Governor
Read Indonesia media reports:
The Jakarta Post: Indonesian military deployed for coronavirus fight
The Jakarta Globe: Palace insists on holding elections on schedule, despite soaring Covid-19 cases
Singapore
Read Singapore media reports:
Today: Robot developed in Singapore does nasal swabbing, reducing infection risk to healthcare workers
Channel News Asia: Companies in Singapore see lasting benefits of hiring locals but say a fully local workforce is not possible
Researchers and experts from the National Cancer Centre Singapore stand with the robot they helped develop, designed to take Covid swabs. Photo: NCCS (https://www.nccs.com.sg/news/covid19/made-in-singapore-robot-features-faster-and-more-comfortable-covid-19-swabbing)
China
Read Chinese media reports:
Sixth Tone: Jiangxi tells schools not to restrict students movements
Xinhua: China to strengthen measures preventing Covid-19 resurgence
South Korea
Read South Korean media reports:
Yonhap News Agency: New virus cases smallest in over one month, virus fight at critical juncture ahead of Chuseok
The Korea Herald: 40 percent of Seoul residents have mental health issues due to Covid-19
The Korea Times: Amid Covid-19, large conglomerates restructuring business
Japan
Read Japan media reports:
The Japan Times: Covid-19 news updates (updated continuously)
The Mainichi: Japan sees week-low 312 virus cases, tourist spots busy on holidays
The Asahi Shimbun: Large crowds fill stadiums as spectators limit relaxed
Myanmar
Read Myanmar media reports:
Myanmar Times: Yangon given less than 24 hours to lockdown, businesses to work from home
Frontier Myanmar: Ignored by government, local officials seek donations to run quarantine centres
Vietnam
Read Vietnam media reports:
Viet Nam News: Largest entertainment complex in Da Nang reopens after social distancing
SGGP Online: Vietnam's domestic aviation industry gradually recovering
Sun World Bà Nà Hills, home to the Golden Bridge (pictured), has reopened after social distancing measures in Da Nang, Vietnam were lifted. Photo by Andreea Popa (https://unsplash.com/@elfcodobelf?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/golden-bridge-on-ba-na-hills?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
Philippines
Read Philippines media reports:
Philippine Star: Live updates: Covid-19 and extended quarantine in the Philippines
Rappler: Most new coronavirus infections in Cebu City from grocery stores, public markets
Malaysia
Read Malaysia media reports:
Malaysiakini: Covid-19 in Malaysia
New Straits Times: Sabah 2020: Candidates still going door-to-door during Covid-19
Bangladesh
Read Bangladesh media reports:
New Age: Bangladesh permits antigen test of Covid-19 at government hospitals
The Daily Star: Brace yourself for second wave
