Travel corridors, vaccine passports examined in Asia

Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 124 million. 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:

The Print: Ahead of festivals, Delhi L-G calls for random Covid testing at airport, railway stations
Times of India: India's daily cases now third highest in the world
Deccan Herald: Covid-19 pushes back India's $5 trillion GDP goal by three years

Source: ourworldindata.org

Thailand

Read Thailand media reports:

Bangkok Post: Human trials of local jab starts
The Thaiger: Phuket and Koh Samui request bulk deliveries of AstraZeneca Covid vaccines
The Nation: Nearly 7000 people receive Covid vaccine in Bangkok hotspot

Indonesia

Read Indonesia media reports:

Antara: Bali to reopen three Covid-19 green zones: Jokowi
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia to distribute AstraZeneca vaccine this week

Singapore

Read Singapore media reports:

Today: Health Sciences Authority begins review of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for use in Singapore, asks Chinese firm for more data
Channel News Asia: Singapore-Batam-Bintan 'travel corridor' meant for Singapore tourists only: Indonesian minister

Indonesia’s tourism minister said that the proposed “safe travel corridor” between Singapore, Batam and Bintan (pictured) is meant to attract those from the city state to holiday in Indonesia. Anil Nallamotu (https://unsplash.com/@anil_nal?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash

China

Read Chinese media reports:

Sixth Tone: Vaccinations only way out of pandemic, China tells reluctant public
Caixin: China remains top source of foreign students in the US despite pandemic plunge