11 July 2021. The Thailand Public Health Ministry said on Sunday more than 600 medical workers who received two doses of China’s Sinovac vaccine have been infected with Covid-19, as authorities weigh giving booster doses to raise immunity. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2146987/hundreds-of-medical-workers-infected-despite-sinovac-vaccinations

11 July 2021. The National Centre for Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control continue to combat TB despite Covid-19. This work requires further cooperate with authorities and all relevant partner civil society organizations. Some actions had not been carried out due to the pandemic, but treatment service provision and research into TB had continued.https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tuberculosis-remains-threat-amid-covid-19

11 July 2021. Laos authorities fear the spread of the highly infectious Delta variant of Covid-19 after nine imported cases have been reported in the country. The first three cases of the Delta variant in Laos were identified on June 30 when migrant workers returning to Champassak province tested positive for this strain.https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2021/07/11/laos-fears-outbreak-of-delta-variant-of-covid–19-in-country-89-new-cases-on-sunday-july-11

11 July 2021. The first case of the Delta variant has been confirmed on the tourist island as the province decided to close all schools until July 23 after a surge in infections. Most patients were Thai nationals who travelled from other provinces.https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2146687/first-delta-case-turns-up-in-phuket

10 July 2021. Nearly 90 percent of the country has been affected by Myanmar’s third wave of coronavirus infections, with 296 of 330 townships nationwide reporting COVID-19 cases since May. The current outbreak was spreading faster than the first and second waves of the coronavirus epidemic in Myanmar.https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmars-third-wave-of-covid-19-spreads-to-almost-90-of-townships.html

5 July 2021. Taipei is scrambling to stamp out COVID-19 infections by mass testing areas deemed potential hotspots, with the latest being Zhongzheng District. Taipei City Government acknowledged on (July 4 that district is experiencing a coronavirus outbreak.https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4240248

5 July 2021. In considering strong vaccination efforts, there is a high likelihood that Cambodia will likely re-open to international tourists before neighbouring Thailand and Vietnam as a result, by the end of the year.https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50887125/tourism-sector-envisages-new-normal/

5 July 2021. China is contributing its community management experience in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic to the world, with its grassroots medical workers being recognized by the world’s top health officers.https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202107/05/WS60e2622ca310efa1bd65faed.html

5 July 2021. Pathum Thani – Thailand plans to build more field hospitals after Covid-19 cases reported in the province rose by a further 458 yesterday, the second-highest daily jump after Bangkok.https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2143279/provinces-rush-to-boost-bed-numbers-as-clusters-spread

4 July 2021. Laos has extended lockdown measures until 19 July after confirming a further cases of Covid-19. Under the extended lockdown measures, contact tracing and coordination between local authorities and health officials, as well as testing and vaccinations will continue.https://laotiantimes.com/2021/07/04/laos-extends-lockdown-measures-until-19-july/