Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 173 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: States won't have to pay for vaccines: PM Modi
Times of India: New coronavirus variant detected by NIV may cause severe symptoms
The Hindu: Coronavirus live updates
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Chiang Mai province seeks August 1 reopening
The Nation: As mass vaccination drive begins, baht expected to move sideways
Indonesia
Antara: Government plans 14-day quarantine for travelers from abroad
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia to reopen schools with extra cautions
Spokesperson for Indonesia's Covid-19 Handling Task Force Wiku Adisasmito speaks at a press conference in Jakarta.
Singapore
Channel News Asia: Cleaners' wages to rise from 2023 amid Covid-19 labour crunch
Today: Covid-19 expert committee says mRNA vaccines safe and effective against variants; rebuts claims of some doctors
China
Sixth Tone: Guangzhou halts vaccination, ramps up testing amid virus outbreak
Caixin: Guangzhou's battle against a potent virus variant
South Korea
Yonhap News Agency: Public opinion divided over to whom new round of stimulus checks should go
The Chosun Ilbo: More kids to attend offline classes
Elementary and middle schools in Seoul will expand real-life classes from June 14. Image: Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
Japan
The Japan News: Japan eyes issuing 'vaccine passport' from this summer
The Asahi Shimbun: Virus variants causing surge in Covid-19 cases among children
Philippines
Philippine Star: Duterte sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' as more Covid-19 jabs arrive
Rappler: Jobless Filipinos hit 4.14 million in April 2021 amid lockdowns
Vietnam
SGGP Online: US$1.2 million relief package proposed for Vietnamese workers, businesses
Viet Nam News: Domestic vaccine development and production are top priorities: PM
Malaysia
New Straits Times: 300,000 jabs daily to reach herd immunity
The Star: Cases going down to below R1
