12 October 2021. Under coordination between the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) and the Public Health Ministry, Thailand will allow fully vaccinated visitors from low-risk countries to enter the kingdom without quarantine from Nov 1.https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2196119/nov-1-reopening

12 October 2021. Phnom Penh governor told that almost 100% of the city’s population is fully vaccinated and heading to get the booster shot, therefore evidence of vaccination must also serve its purpose for public safety.https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949770/governor-says-vaccination-cards-aid-public-safety/

12 October 2021. After receiving vaccine doses under the distribution of the Ministry of Health, the Mekong Delta provinces and cities of Can Tho, Soc Trang, Tra Vinh and Ben Tre are mobilizing medical workers and relevant forces to accelerate vaccination process.https://www.sggpnews.org.vn/health/mekong-delta-localities-implement-largescale-covid19-vaccination-95233.html

12 October 2021. The Chinese mainland on Monday reported 12 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, all imported from outside the mainland. Among these cases, five were reported in Yunnan, three in Shanghai, and one each in Liaoning, Fujian, Sichuan and Shaanxi.https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202110/12/WS6164f112a310cdd39bc6e556.htm

12 October 2021. Thailand Ministry of Public Health reported on Tuesday (October 12) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 9,445 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 201 of whom have been found in prisons.https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40007398

11 October 2021. Lao Ministry of Health on Monday reported 310 new COVID-19 infections and four new deaths, bringing the national total to 28,856 cases and 30 deaths. Some six of the new cases were imported and 304 were local transmissions.https://www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-10/11/c_1310237508.htm

11 October 2021. Covid-19 poses an acute threat to mental health for vulnerable Cambodians such as migrant workers. Further investments in providing access to mental and social health support are important aspects of any response to Covid-19.https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-puts-stress-kingdoms-mental-health

11 October 2021. Myanmar on Monday reported 1,197 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, with a daily test positivity rate of 7.3 percent in the past 24 hours, bringing the total tally to 479,848.https://www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-10/11/c_1310238065.htm

11 October 2021. Concerning fragmentation of China’s SHI system, to strengthen longer-term preparedness to manage future emergencies, this study suggests the integration of insurance schemes and provincial pooling, fund balance adjusting and an emergency safety net are also advised. All options call for more public health investments.https://www.dovepress.com/the-influence-of-chinas-covid-19-treatment-policy-on-the-sustainabilit-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-RMHP