Southeast Asia faces Covid waves
7 September 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases is approaching 220 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
The Hindu: India vaccinating at record speed: PM Modi
Times of India: India Covid toll at 23-week low
Thailand
Bangkok Post: 'Don't panic' about Mu variant, Ministry of Public Health says
The Nation: Thailand preparing to import Molnupiravir - "first anti-Covid drug"
Indonesia
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia reports lowest daily Covid death toll in 70 days
Antara: Remain disciplined in following health protocols, Jokowi urges
Indonesian president Jokowi has urged the public to keep their discipline in following public health orders.
Singapore
Today: Workplace social gatherings banned from September 8, public urged to reduce non-essential social activities for two weeks
Channel News Asia: Singapore facing increasing likelihood of 'exponential rise' in Covid cases, quick action needed
China
Caixin: Local officials dismissed for botched response to China's initial Covid outbreak are back in government
Xinhua: China donates second batch of anti-pandemic supplies to Myanmar
Myanmar
Frontier Myanmar: Mandalay's third wave: Sirens, fear and defiance
The Irrawaddy: Myanmar junta backs Beijing in spat with US over origins of coronavirus
South Korea
The Korea Herald: Distancing rules extended, but eased for fully vaccinated people
The Chosun Ilbo: 30 million Koreans get first vaccine dose
Fully vaccinated people will be allowed to have larger private gatherings as Korea moves toward herd immunity, the Korea Herald reports.
Japan
The Asahi Shimbun: Covid-19 state of emergency to be extended in Tokyo, elsewhere
The Japan Times: Canada, France and Singapore begin to recognise Japan's vaccine passports
Philippines
Philippine Star: Frustration aired over government Covid-19 response, priorities
Rappler: Metro Manila under GCQ, new lockdown system from September 8 to 30
Vietnam
Viet Nam News: Ho Chi Minh City to relax social distancing restrictions "no sooner than September 15"
SGGP Online: Ho Chi Minh residents prepare to live with Covid-19 under new-normal state
Malaysia
New Straits Times: Vaccination for below 18 only when a state reaches 80 percent of vaccinated adults
The Star: Health Minister: High number of Covid-19 deaths at highly vaccinated areas due to backlog of reports
