17 November 2021. Residents of Laos have expressed confusion regarding the latest Covid-19 measures issued by authorities, with policies surrounding the reopening of schools and domestic travel causing uncertainty.https://laotiantimes.com/2021/11/17/residents-in-laos-confused-by-latest-covid-19-measures/

17 November 2021. Thailand Ministry of Public Health reported that in the past 24 hours there are 6,524 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 393 of whom have been found in prisons. Cumulative cases in country are at 2,037,324 with 20,199 total deaths.https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40008910

17 November 2021. China reported 31 new confirmed coronavirus cases for Nov. 16 compared with 22 a day earlier. Of the new infections, eight were locally transmitted cases, compared with 11 a day earlier.https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-reports-31-new-coronavirus-cases-nov-16-vs-22-day-earlier-2021-11-17/

17 November 2021. The Cambodia Ministry of Health has issued a decision on the facilitation of travel conditions and the implementation of health measures for travellers entering Cambodia in accordance with the ‘New normality’ trajectory.https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50972066/ministry-of-health-issues-decision-on-travel-conditions-and-implementation-of-health-measures-for-travellers-entering-cambodia/

17 November 2021. At a time when the world is fighting biggest battle against COVID-19, an international team of scientists has found 18 new mammalian viruses, which pose a high risk to humans and domestic animals, from China’s infamous wet markets.https://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/18-new-viruses-potentially-high-risk-to-humans-found-in-chinas-wet-market-847483/

16 November 2021. LaoSafe comprises a series of health and hygiene standards for different subsectors of the tourism and hospitality industry, including accommodation providers, food and beverage outlets, airlines, tourist attractions, tour guides, and drivers.https://laotiantimes.com/2021/11/16/laos-to-move-forward-with-laosafe-health-and-hygiene-certification-program/

16 November 2021. Cambodia has opened its doors to welcoming both vaccinated and unvaccinated tourists. In addition, Cambodia also will strengthen the health manpower capacity to treat and facilitate Covid-19 patients, both locals and foreigners.https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50971320/cambodias-doors-open-to-unvaccinated-despite-fears/

16 November 2021. The latest infections in Vietnam, including 9 imported and 10,241 local cases, were documented in 59 provinces and cities, elaborating that 4,369 patients were infected the community. Vietnam had recorded 8,603 locally-infected patients.https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20211116/vietnam-announces-10250-new-covid19-cases/64184.html

11 November 2021. Nearly 792,000 children from 12-17 years old in Hà Nội are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the fourth quarter of 2021 and first quarter of 2022.https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1077296/ha-noi-plans-to-vaccinate-nearly-792000-children-against-covid-19.html

11 November 2021. The Prime Minister of Laos has ordered the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations for children aged 12 to 17 years with aim of reopening schools. Vaccinations also continue for those above the age of 18, with aim of reopening the country and adjusting to the “new normal”https://laotiantimes.com/2021/11/11/prime-minister-of-laos-orders-vaccinations-for-children-aged-12-to-17/