Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 184 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: Germany lifts ban on travellers from delta variant hit India, other countries
Times of India: Sputnik will soon be offered at government vaccine sites
Thailand
Bangkok Post: Delta variant to take over, warns expert
The Nation: ASEAN reports record numbers of Covid cases
Indonesia
The Jakarta Globe: Please stay at home: Indonesia's new cases rise to third highest in the world
Antara: Only vaccinated foreigners can enter Indonesia starting July 6
Indonesia has seen a dramatic surge in cases and the country's health system is struggling to keep up.
Singapore
Channel News Asia: More help for SMEs as part of a $1.2 billion Covid support package
Today: 16-year-old suffers suspected cardiac arrest after vaccination; expert committee advises against strenuous activities for a week after each dose
China
Caixin: Two fifths of Chinese population vaccinated
Xinhua: Southwest China's Ruili imposes entry, exit restrictions over new Covid-19 cases
South Korea
Yonhap News Agency: New cases over 700 for fourth day, distancing rules likely to be maintained
The Chosun Ilbo: Wearing masks remains mandatory even for fully vaccinated people
Wearing masks will remain mandatory even for fully vaccinated people in the greater Seoul area as lockdowns are eased. Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash
Japan
The Japan Times: Transport to Tokyo's pandemic Olympics proves to be logistics nightmare
The Asahi Shimbun: Vaccine shortage leads to ruling Liberal Democratic Party's defeat in Tokyo election
Philippines
Philippine Star: Herd immunity, population protection predicted by November
Rappler: Department of Health detects new cases of Delta variant
Vietnam
Viet Nam News: Vietnam sees record high daily increase of Covid-19 cases on Saturday
SGGP Online: Many people cannot enter Dong Nai without Covid-19 negative testing certificates
Malaysia
New Straits Times: NST Leader: Get real America
The Star: Covid-19: Movenpick mega vaccination centre to administer over 5000 doses a day
