Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 182 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: Maharashtra sees spike in single-daily Covid-19 cases as testing increases
Times of India: Government sets maximum monthly limit for vaccine stocks in private hospitals
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Half a million tourism jobs lost amid thrid wave of coronavirus
The Nation: Buddhist Lent holiday cancelled to control virus
Indonesia
Antara: Family main agency for suppressing Covid-19 infections: minister
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia allows use of Sinovac on children
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo announced that Indonesia would start vaccinating children aged 12 to 17 years against Covid-19 using Chinese company Sinovac's vaccine. Photo by Mufid Majnun on Unsplash
Singapore
Channel News Asia: 'Important' that side effects from Covid-19 vaccines are viewed in the 'right context'
Today: 80 percent of Singaporeans aged 12-39 have taken first dose or made booking for Covid-19 vaccination
China
Caixin: Covid-19's impact on international sport
Sixth Tone: Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine found safe for children, study suggests
South Korea
Yonhap News Agency: Arrivals from 21 countries to be exempt from quarantine-free policy
The Chosun Ilbo: Covid infections rise as lockdown easing looms
South Korea's health authorities said arrivals from India, Indonesia, the Philippines and 17 other countries will not be allowed to skip a mandatory 14-day quarantine even if they are fully vaccinated. Photo by Pond Juprasong on Unsplash
Japan
The Japan Times: In Japan, anti-vaccine movement threatens to make widespread hesitancy worse
The Asahi Shimbun: Experts: 'Fifth wave' of virus infections likely at Olympics
Philippines
Philippine Star: Metro Manila, six neighbouring provinces under GCQ until July 15
Rappler: Taguig city government suspends Sinovac jabs due to lack of documents
Vietnam
Viet Nam News: Ho Chi Minh City to test five million for Covid
SGGP Online: Vietnam confirms 76th Covid- related death
Malaysia
New Straits Times: Retail, shopping malls says no to MCO reductions
The Star: Aid package targets different income groups
