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Handling the vaccine rollout: Asia looks to logistics

10 February 2021

Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 107 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: All those who raised apprehensions about India's handling of Covid proven wrong, says PM Modi
Times of India: Coronavirus live updates
Deccan Herald: MP: Vaccination drive for 3.31 lakh frontline workers begins

Source: ourworldindata.org

Thailand

Read Thailand media reports:

The Thaiger: Phuket aims to vaccinate 70 percent of population, reopen to foreign tourists by October
The Nation: Quarantine rule still in place, vaccine passport 'just an idea' as of now
Bangkok Post: China 'ready to export' Sinovac Biotech jabs, PM told


Indonesia

Read Indonesia media reports:

The Jakarta Post: Genome surveillance another weak link in Indonesia's coronavirus fight, experts warn
The Jakarta Globe: Malls, shops allowed to open until 9pm as post-holiday Covid surge gone
The Jakarta Globe: Government to start vaccination on people above 60

Singapore

Read Singapore media reports:

Channel News Asia: Firm to step up measures after Covid-19 case involving employee who works at Changi Airport
Today: Hardest hit by pandemic, bottom 10 percent of households see earnings shrink 6.1 percent in 2020
Channel News Asia: What we know so far about Covid-19 reinfection

After staff infections at Changi Airport, Covid-19 measures have been tightened. Photo by Grahame Jenkins (https://unsplash.com/@grahamejenkins?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/changi-airports?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)

China

Read Chinese media reports:

Sixth Tone: Shandong prison officials jailed over Covid-19 cluster
Xinhua: China providing vaccine aid to 53 developing countries: FM spokesperson

South Korea

Read South Korean media reports:

Yonhap News Agency: New virus cases at over two-month low on fewer tests, infection slowdown
The Korea Herald: AstraZeneca to start supplying Covid-19 vaccines from February 24

Japan

Read Japan media reports:

The Japan Times: Covid-19 news updates (updated continuously)
The Asahi Shimbun: Japan to draw up guidelines on how to transport Covid-19 vaccines
Kyodo News: Covid-19 cases in Tokyo drop below 300 for first time in two months

Philippines

Read Philippines media reports:

Philippine Star: Health protocols must continue after vaccination - mayors
Rappler: Department of Health: Key vaccine hubs fully active by February 10
Philippine Star: Quezon City targets herd immunity vs Covid-19 in six months

Vietnam

Read Vietnam media reports:

SGGP Online: Areas of Ho Chi Minh City enter lockdown
Viet Nam News: Airports nationwide on 'highest alert' following 30 new local cases linked to HCM City airport
Viet Nam News: HCM City airport tightens Covid-19 preventive measures following staff infection


Malaysia

Read Malaysia media reports:

Malaysiakini: Covid-19 in Malaysia
New Straits Times: 'Different strain of Covid-19 detected in Sarawak'
New Straits Times: Covid-19: Workplace clusters continue to dominate

- Asia Media Centre