Covid-19: Cases fall, vaccines arrive
8 March 2021
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 117 million. Nations across Asia are battling the virus in their own ways with varying degrees of success. At the Asia Media Centre, we've gathered media coverage from across the region as countries grapple with the pandemic.
Confirmed cases of Covid-19 around the world and in Asia:
Source: ourworldindata.org
India
Read India media reports:
The Print: Covid vaccination approved for kin of armed forces personnel, veterans in service hospitals
Times of India: Coronavirus live updates: Covid cases rise for third week running, up by 10% in 7 days
Deccan Herald: Covid-19 vaccination program gets a shot in the arm from PM Modi
Source: ourworldindata.org
Thailand
Read Thailand media reports:
Bangkok Post: As Covid surged, Google soared
The Thaiger: Vaccinating against Covid-19, why wouldn’t you?
The Nation: People urged to observe side-effects for 30 minutes after vaccination
Read Indonesia media reports:
Antara: Traditional market traders in Bali's Badung district get vaccinated
The Jakarta Globe: Inside the Covid ICU in Bogor Hos
Singapore
Read Singapore media reports:
Today: 13 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, all imported
Channel News Asia: Indonesia houses COVID-19 patients in hotels as hospitals under strain
44 animals may be able to get Covid-19 | Photo: Britannica
China
Read Chinese media reports:
Sixth Tone: Chinese Scientists Identify 44 Animals Susceptible to COVID-19
Caixin: Why Vaccines Won’t Soon End the Covid-19 Pandemic
South Korea
Read South Korean media reports:
Yonhap News Agency: New virus cases under 400 on less testing; potential resurgence still worrisome
The Korea Herald: 2 nurses test positive for COVID-19 after Pfizer vaccine shots
Japan
Read Japan media reports:
The Japan Times: Covid-19 news updates (updated continuously)
The Asahi Shimbun: COVID-19 cases in Tokyo keep falling, but serious cases up to 52
Kyodo News: Japan could approve 2nd COVID-19 vaccine as early as May
Philippines
Read Philippines media reports:
Philippine Star: More AstraZeneca vaccines arrive
Rappler: Philippines logs over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases for 3rd straight day
Vietnam
Read Vietnam media reports:
SGGP Online: Vietnam begins COVID-19 vaccination on March 8
Viet Nam News: Zero new cases on Monday morning
Read Malaysia media reports:
Malaysiakini: Covid-19 in Malaysia
New Straits Times: Haze may raise risk of Covid-19 complications
