Covid variants vs vaccines the new race in Asia
2 June 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 171 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
Hindustan Times: Covid-19 vaccination drive: 238 million doses per month needed to meet December target
Times of India: Covid-19: Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand had India's worst death rates in May
The Hindu: Coronavirus live updates
Thailand
Bangkok Post: 'Overall Covid situation' delays reopening of Bangkok
The Nation: Covid third wave hurts economic recovery but export growth robust
Indonesia
Antara: Nearly 11 million Indonesians fully vaccinated against Covid-19
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia may require 14-day quarantine for people arriving from Malaysia
Singapore
Channel News Asia: Variants versus vaccines is becoming the new Covid-19 race
Today: Current restrictions 'adequate'; social interactions, transmission risks 'considerably' lowered: Covid-19 task force
China
Sixth Tone: Guangzhou halts vaccination, ramps up testing amid virus outbreak
Caixin: China's Sinopharm publishes long-awaited vaccine trial findings
The number of fully vaccinated Indonesians has so far reached 10,714,300, according to the Task Force for COVID-19 Handling. Photo by Sam Moqadam (https://unsplash.com/@itssammoqadam?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/immunisation?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
South Korea
Yonhap News Agency: Emotions soar as nursing homes, hospitals reopen for in-person visits
The Chosun Ilbo: Gathering ban lifted for vaccinated people
Japan
The Japan News: Japan to start Covid-19 vaccinations at workplaces and universities on June 21
The Asahi Shimbun: Japan steps up efforts to keep Indian variant out as cases rise
Philippines
Philippine Star: Pro rata jab distribution in provinces ordered
Rappler: 2.2 million Pfizer doses set to arrive June 11
Vietnam
SGGP Online: Citywide social distancing to be imposed from May 31 in Ho Chi Minh City
Viet Nam News: Vietnam's Covid-19 tally tops 7000 as HCM City's outbreak worsens
Malaysia
New Straits Times: No salaries for PM, Cabinet minister for three months to show solidarity in Covid-19 fight
The Star: George Town resembling a ghost town on first day of national lockdown
