Regional roundup: Lockdowns eased but Covid waves still occurring
30 September 2020
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen above 33,000,000. 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: Covid-19: Maharashtra government allows restaurants, bars to open from the first week of October
Hindustan Times: Photos: India's Covid-19 case tally crosses six million
The Print: Coronavirus: Latest updates on cases in India
Source: ourworldindata.org
Thailand
Read Thailand media reports:
Khaosod English: Tourism minister suggests cutting tourist quarantine to seven days
Bangkok Post: Foreign visitors to be allowed soon
Read Indonesia media reports:
The Jakarta Post: Jokowi demands standardised Covid-19 treatment as cases surge
The Jakarta Globe: Jokowi says 'mini lockdowns' more effective
Singapore
Read Singapore media reports:
Today: Circuit breaker measures easing: Live music to resume at 16 religious organisations
Channel News Asia: Floored by Covid-19 can SIA soar again? Fate of Singapore's aviation hub rests on it
Covid-19 hit SIA like a bolt, and at a bad time: It was already facing significant challenges to its competitiveness before the virus. Photo: Unsplash
China
Read Chinese media reports:
Sixth Tone: Demand for flu shots, rare in China, spikes amid 'twindemic' fears
Xinhua: China to reopen entry by foreign nationals holding three categories of valid Chinese residency permits
South Korea
Read South Korean media reports:
Yonhap News Agency: South Korea enforces enhanced virus curbs for upcoming holidays
The Korea Herald: South Korea sees lowest single-day rise in Covid-19 cases since August 11
Japan
Read Japan media reports:
The Japan Times: Covid-19 news updates (updated continuously)
The Asahi Shimbun: Tokyo Olympics Q&A: Should athletes be the priority for vaccine?
Myanmar
Read Myanmar media reports:
Myanmar Times: Myanmar now rates fourth in ASEAN pandemic count
Frontier Myanmar: Twelve days a Covid suspect
Vietnam
Read Vietnam media reports:
Viet Nam News: Hotels for sale due to Covid-19
SGGP Online: The truth about Covid-19 patient 17 in Vietnam
The decline in the number of visitors and revenue due to the Covid-19 pandemic has led many investors selling their hotels. Photo by falco on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/photos/vietnam-south-east-asia-hoian-pool-1258553/)
Philippines
Read Philippines media reports:
Philippine Star: Live updates: Covid-19 and extended quarantine in the Philippines
Rappler: Duterte orders GCQ for Metro Manila, five other areas starting October 1
Malaysia
Read Malaysia media reports:
Malaysiakini: Covid-19 in Malaysia
New Straits Times: Malaysia's Covid-19 battle in the hands of the people
Bangladesh
Read Bangladesh media reports:
New Age: Deaths steady, cases fall in Bangladesh
The Daily Star: Covid-19 stimulus package: Disparity in disbursement
