Regional roundup: Virus cases top 40 million
21 October 2020
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen above 40,500,000. 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:
Times of India: Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Odisha lead slowdown in Covid-19 cases
Hindustan Times: India's research manufacturing critical to fighting Covid-19: Bill Gates
The Print: Coronavirus: Latest updates on cases in India
Source: ourworldindata.org
Thailand
Read Thailand media reports:
Bangkok Post: Covid-19 tests Thai-Myanmar ties
Bangkok Post: Vaccines 'by June' if jab gets government nod
Read Indonesia media reports:
The Jakarta Post: Soekarno-Hatta airport sets special plans for Indonesia-Singapore travelers
The Jakarta Globe: Coronavirus outbreak eases in East Java
The Jakarta Globe: Over 1600 Indonesians have received trial vaccine
Singapore
Read Singapore media reports:
Today: Tourism: Walking, cycling, and kayaking tours now allowed for groups of up to 20
Channel News Asia: Growing interest in alternative financing amid Covid-19
The two entry points for Singapore's green travel lane with Indonesia will be Tanah Merah ferry terminal and Changi Airport. Photo: Photo by Annie L (https://unsplash.com/@annieli?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/changi-airport?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
China
Read Chinese media reports:
Caixin Global: In Depth: China offers experimental Covid-19 vaccines to more people
Xinhua: Beijing urges disinfecting outer packaging of goods ordered from overseas
South Korea
Read South Korean media reports:
Yonhap News Agency: New virus cases still under 100, cluster infections still on the rise
The Korea Herald: Plight of couriers continues amid pandemic
Japan
Read Japan media reports:
The Japan Times: Covid-19 news updates (updated continuously)
The Asahi Shimbun: IOC expects international fans at Tokyo Olympic Games
The Japan Times: Cyberattacks on Japan coronavirus vaccine projects point to China
Myanmar
Read Myanmar media reports:
Myanmar Times: Myanmar to receive 30,000 Remdesivir vials by this month
Frontier Myanmar: 'Our feet are tied': Candidates in Myitkyina hobbled by Covid-19 restrictions
Myanmar is set to receive 30,000 vials of the drug Remdesivir, despite a recent study from the WHO questioning its efficacy (File photo). Photo: Photo by National Cancer Institute (https://unsplash.com/@nci?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/vials?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
Vietnam
Read Vietnam media reports:
Viet Nam News: French expert among six new imported Covid-19 cases
Philippines
Read Philippines media reports:
Philippine Star: Live updates: Covid-19 and extended quarantine in the Philippines
Rappler: Philippine Red Cross halts free Covid testing due to government's debt
Philippine Star: GCQ in Metro Manila eyed until December
Malaysia
Read Malaysia media reports:
Malaysiakini: Covid-19 in Malaysia
New Straits Times: Government mulling stricter MCO for KL, Putrajaya, Selangor
Bangladesh
Read Bangladesh media reports:
New Age: 2 lakh migrant workers return amid pandemic
The Independent: Wear masks to avoid Covid's second surge: PM
