Asia looks to a Covid future
17 November 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases exceeds 253 million. 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
The Hindu: India resumes quarantine-free entry to foreign travellers from 99 countries
Times of India: Explainer: Delta dominates the world but scientists watch for worrisome offspring
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Economy to recover only in second half of 2022 - survey
The Nation: Bangkok prepares for school reopening on Monday
Indonesia
The Jakarta Globe: Covid-19 mass vaccinations for refugees, asylum seekers
Antara: Over 84 million Indonesians receive full vaccination: Health Ministry
A total of 84,161,759 Indonesians have received a full dose of the Covid-19 vaccination. Photo by Mufid Majnun (https://unsplash.com/@mufidpwt?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/vaccination?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
Singapore
Channel News Asia: Indonesia, Singapore to continue discussions on reciprocal vaccinated travel lane
Today: Nearly 160,000 bookings made for SIA's Vaccinated Travel Lane flights; airline passenger capacity at 37 percent of pre-Covid levels
China
Caixin Global: Travellers to Beijing must present negative Covid tests as capital battles outbreaks
Xinhua: China's epidemic-containing strategy effective: expert
South Korea
The Korea Herald: Wider Seoul passes threshold for rollback into social distancing
The Chosun Ilbo: Hospital beds for severe Covid patients nearly full
Seoul and Incheon are facing hospital bed shortages for severe Covid-19 patients. Photo by Ante Samarzija (https://unsplash.com/@antesamarzija?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/hospital-bed?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
Japan
The Asahi Shimbun: Covid-19 cases in Tokyo likely four times the official count
The Mainichi: Over 90 percent of main Japan cities to finish Covid vaccine rollout by end of November
Philippines
Philippine Star: Philippines OKs booster shots for health workers starting November 17
Rappler: Are we ready for loosest quarantine? Look at Europe
Vietnam
Viet Nam News: "Live fully in Vietnam" campaign welcomes back international visitors
SGGP Online: Tracking Covid-19 cases of home treatment for management, medical support
Malaysia
New Straits Times: 80 percent adolescents fully vaccinated against Covid-19
The Sun Daily: Community empowerment vital in transition from pandemic to endemic stage
