Asia faces rising Covid cases, vaccination hurdles
19 May 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 164 million and across Asia, nations are battling with the virus and looking to roll 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: India’s Covid-19 tally tops 25 million
Times of India: PM Modi to interact with state, district officials across country on Covid-19 management
The Hindu: Coronavirus live updates
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Clusters drive surge of Covid across capital
The Nation: Vaccination in Phuket to be sped up ahead of July 1 reopening to foreign tourists
Indonesia
Antara: Active Covid cases climb in 15 Indonesian provinces
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia suspends 450,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses over post-vaccination death
The Indonesian Health Ministry has suspended the distribution of around 450,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Sunday.
Singapore
Channel News Asia: Covid-19: Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble deferred for a second time
Today: World Economic Forum cancels August annual meeting in Singapore
China
Sixth Tone: Covid-19 clusters traced to photography workshop
Caixin: China vaccinates almost 14 million people a day
South Korea
Yonhap News Agency: New cases back under 600, potential upsurge still worrisome
The Chosun Ilbo: Government mulls Covid passport for all WHO-approved vaccines
The South Korean government is considering Covid passports for people vaccinated against the virus.
Japan
The Japan News: Japan municipalities prepare sites for mass vaccinations
The Asahi Shimbun: Japan’s economy slumps more than expected as Covid-19 hits consumption
Philippines
Philippine Star: New Covid cases in Metro Manila down 30 percent
Rappler: Gyms, internet cafes not allowed under ‘stricter’ GCQ
Vietnam
SGGP Online: Over 121,000 arrivals tested for coronavirus at Covid-19 control stations
Viet Nam News: Vietnam reports first Covid death this year, amid rising cases
Malaysia
New Straits Times: Malaysia’s economic prospects still firm
The Star: Most Malaysians adhere to SOP, but pandemic fatigue setting in
