Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen to more than 176 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: Rethink in India as UK cuts gap between vaccine doses again
Times of India: Health experts say India missed early alarm, let deadly coronavirus variant spread
The Hindu: Coronavirus live updates
Thailand
Bangkok Post: PM refuses to place blame for vaccination cancellations
The Nation: Over 100 hotels in Phuket ready to welcome tourists from July 1
Indonesia
Antara: Jakarta readies 2500 beds at Nagrak apartments for Covid patients
The Jakarta Globe: Government extends micro-scale restrictions as Covid-19 second wave imminent
Japan
The Japan Times: Japan eyes quasi-state of emergency for Tokyo during Olympics
The Asahi Shimbun: Officials growing confident about letting spectators attend Olympics
Philippines
Philippine Star: Government urged: Bare vaccine deals, prices
Rappler: Department of Health wants Covid-19 cases detected, isolated in five days
Vietnam
SGGP Online: Ho Chi Minh City leader decides to extend social distancing from June 15 to June 30
Viet Nam News: France to help Vietnam secure Covid-19 vaccines
Malaysia
New Straits Times: Grief of not seeing loved ones who succumbed to Covid-19
The Star: Vaccinations hit new daily high with nearly 200,000 doses on June 14