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Covid in Asia: daily lows, safe tourism


Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases exceeds 241 million.  Across Asia, which has had almost 78 million cases, 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 

Times of India: 100 crore vaccination mark: Government plans big outreach
The Hindu: Demand for daycare rises as parents return to work 

Thailand 

Bangkok Post: Most say it's still too early to reopen Thailand: poll
The Nation: More students to be jabbed as schools prepare to reopen in November 

Indonesia 

The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia reports lowest daily death toll since May 2020
Antara: Several Indonesian provinces report zero Covid deaths 

A 13-year-old gets a vaccination | Photo: Reuters

Japan 

The Asahi Shimbun: Covid cases under 100 for 8th day in a row 
The Japan News: 42,000 hospital beds needed for "6th wave" of Covid 

Philippines 

Philippine Star: Philippines tops 40,000 coronavirus deaths 
Rappler: Christmas parties in December? It's still uncertain, says Department of Health 

Vietnam 

Viet Nam News: Tourism sector will resume activities safely, says Deputy PM 
SGGP Online: 1200 children orphaned to Covid will be taken care of 

Malaysia 

New Straits Times: We have not yet won the war against Covid, says spokesperson 
The Sun Daily: PM advises teachers to get vaccine 

- Asia Media Centre