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Covid waves sweep from Japan to Indonesia


Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases rise to nearly 200 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 cases rise for the first time since second wave peak
Times of India: Forecaster who predicted India's Covid peak sees new wave coming

Thailand 

Bangkok Post: Second highest Covid surge recorded as virus spreads in Thailand
The Nation: Supermarket shelves emptied as soon as lockdown extended

Indonesia 

The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia extends Covid lockdown until August 9 amid record daily cases
Antara: US pledges support for Indonesia's Covid-handling efforts 

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

Now in its fourth wave, concerns offer the Delta variant appearing in South Korea are rising. Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash  

Japan 

The Japan Times: Japan to limit hospitalisation of Covid-19 patients to most serious cases
The Asahi Shimbun: Japan, Tokyo, Olympics each hit new record of Covid-19 cases

Philippines 

Philippine Star: House to tackle bill on mandatory Covid-19 vaccination
Rappler: Metro Manila back to 'high-risk' classification for Covid-19 amid Delta threat

Vietnam 

Viet Nam News: Amid soaring cases of Covid-19 many localities are unprepared for the worst
SGGP Online: Ho Chi Minh City short of more than 12,000 health workers for fight against coronavirus

Malaysia 

New Straits Times: Pejuang reiterates call for National Recovery Council to address Covid-19 crisis
The Star: As cases rise in Penang, health director asks for people's cooperation

- Asia Media Centre