Vaccine delivery drones in India, Southeast Asia opens airports
6 October 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases are nearly at 235 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
Times of India: Covid vaccine delivery through drones starts in the Northeast
The Hindu: Post-recovery, many Covid-19 patients report breathlessness , rapid heartbeats or palpitations, says expert
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Government in talks for Covid pill
The Nation: Consulate General posts updated rules on quarantine for foreign visitors
Indonesia
The Jakarta Globe: Bali to reopen airport to international arrivals
Antara: Schools with over 5 percent positivity rate must close temporarily
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport will welcome international arrivals from October 14. Image: BaliAirport.com
Singapore
Channel News Asia: ICU bed occupancy rises to 53 percent amid 'exponential rise' in Covid-19 cases
Today: Eight-fold increase in respiratory cases at public hospitals' A&E departments in last three months
China
Sixth Tone: Beijing Winter Games to have domestic audience, daily Covid testing
Xinhua: Chinese mainland reports no new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases
Myanmar
The Irrawaddy: UN says poverty in Myanmar at worst level in 20 years due to coup, Covid
Frontier Myanmar: Podcast: Rays of hope from Covid volunteers
South Korea
The Korea Herald: First booster shot appointments open up
The Chosun Ilbo: Government weighs limiting unvaccinated people's access to indoor sites
A temporary Covid testing station in Seoul.
Japan
The Asahi Shimbun: New Covid cases under 100 in Tokyo for the first time in 11 months
The Japan News: Weekend crowds return to tourist spots, airports after state of emergency lifted in Japan
Philippines
Philippine Star: 243 Metro Manila areas under lockdown
Rappler: Covid-19 cases swamp Bacolod hospitals, deaths triple in September
Vietnam
Viet Nam News: Lessons learnt from Vietnam's fight against Covid-19 fourth wave
SGGP Online: Tourism sector expects to revive operations soon: Minister
Malaysia
New Straits Times: Staying positive in negative times
The Sun Daily: Mixed emotions for staff as the World Trade Centre vaccination centre closes after 150 days of operation
