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Alert levels raised in Tokyo, Seoul; Indonesia health system overwhelmed


Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 187 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 hit as states run out of stock
Times of India: India sees slowest weekly fall in Covid-19 cases in second wave

Thailand 

Bangkok Post: Government lambasted for wasting early success
The Nation: Majority of over 50 cases of fake news being probed pertain to Covid

Indonesia 

The Jakarta Globe: Covid-19 hospitals in greater Jakarta area operate at full capacity
Antara: Indonesia needs between 16,000 and 20,000 nurses to help handle Covid-19 patients

Indonesia has seen a dramatic surge in cases and the country's health system is struggling to keep up.

Harsher lockdowns have been implemented in Seoul, as the rest of the country faces rising cases.. Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash  

Japan 

The Japan News: Japan government to share vaccination data with prefectural authorities
The Asahi Shimbun: Pandemic fatigue on full display as Tokyo enters latest emergency

Philippines 

Philippine Star: Overcrowding, super spreader events feared with kids outdoors
Rappler: Duterte gets second dose of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine

Vietnam 

Viet Nam News: Caseload tops 30,000 on Monday, as new daily case record set again
SGGP Online: Nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive aims 70 percent of the population

Malaysia 

New Straits Times: Understanding the thought process behind mixing vaccines
The Star: Expert calls for risk-based approach in vaccination drive 

- Asia Media Centre