Regional roundup: Vaccine trials and travel bubbles
28 October 2020
Around the world, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has risen above 43,400,000 and across Asia, battles against the virus are ongoing. At the Asia Media Centre, we've gathered media coverage from across the region as it grapples with the pandemic, to give you a snapshot of what those battles look like.
Confirmed cases of Covid-19 around the world and in Asia:
Source: ourworldindata.org
India
Read India media reports:
Times of India: Fresh Covid cases across India hit 101-day low
Hindustan Times: Why Delhi needs to ramp up testing again
The Print: Coronavirus: Latest updates on cases in India
Source: ourworldindata.org
Thailand
Read Thailand media reports:
The Nation: Government to draw up list of Covid-19 low-risk countries to consider easing restrictions
Bangkok Post: Foreign tourists return after seven months
Read Indonesia media reports:
The Jakarta Post: Even with zero cases, Indonesia's remote regions feel the weight of Covid-19
The Jakarta Globe: Indonesia reports lowest daily number of cases in over a month
The Jakarta Globe: Expert warns against fast-tracking of Covid-19 vaccination
Singapore
Read Singapore media reports:
Today: Boom for some, gloom for others: How Covid-19 reaped unexpected wins and losses for businesses in Singapore
Channel News Asia: Eager to come home, Singaporeans based in Hong Kong start booking flights before travel bubble starts
Channel News Asia: More travellers, including those from Japan and Thailand, can serve Covid-19 stay-home notices at place of residence
Businesses such as bicycle shops, pet shops, and luxury car distributors have seen a boost in sales in the past few months. Photo by Tiffany Nutt (https://unsplash.com/@tiffanylnutt?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/s/photos/bicycle?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
China
Read Chinese media reports:
Sixth Tone: Asymptomatic case in Kashgar, XinJiang sparks mass testing; 138 more cases confirmed
Caixin Global: Who's getting vaccinated? High-risk groups, students going abroad join China's growing trials
South Korea
Read South Korean media reports:
Yonhap News Agency: High Covid numbers in capital area raise worries ahead of Halloween
The Korea Herald: South Korea's economy returns to growth in Q3 as pandemic-caused trade slump eases
Japan
Read Japan media reports:
The Japan Times: Covid-19 news updates (updated continuously)
The Asahi Shimbun: Tokyo marks rare Monday with 100-plus new infections
The Japan Times: Japan cruise ships resuming domestic services
Myanmar
Read Myanmar media reports:
Myanmar Times: Health ministry lifts Covid-19 restrictions for election day
Frontier Myanmar: Nimble poll watchers adapt to Covid-19 restrictions
A polling station used for Myanmar election 2015. The ballot boxes are at the front, while the voting booths are at the rear. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Myanmar_election_2015.jpg)
Vietnam
Read Vietnam media reports:
Viet Nam News: Criminals using Covid-19 pandemic to profit: public security ministry
Philippines
Read Philippines media reports:
Philippine Star: Live updates: Covid-19 and extended quarantine in the Philippines
Rappler: Metro Manila under GCQ until November 30
Philippine Star: Typhoon evacuees should wear masks, observe distancing
Malaysia
Read Malaysia media reports:
The Star: Restrictions to go on until November 9
New Straits Times: Budget 2021: Opposition MPs would only back 'people-centric' budget amid Covid-19 pandemic
Bangladesh
Read Bangladesh media reports:
New Age: Bangladesh health system challenges to intensify in winter
The Independent: No mask, no government service: Cabinet Secretary
