14 October 2021. Almost all the 4,000 beds in field hospitals across Pattani (Thailand) are now occupied due to a spike in Covid-19 infections. The Pattani Provincial Public Health Office needs to find at least 10,000 beds for community isolation treatment.https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2197315/most-beds-occupied-in-pattani-field-hospitals

13 October 2021. According to health officials, some 85 percent of deaths attributed to Covid-19 in Laos have included unvaccinated persons. First dose vaccinations across the country have now reached 41.84% of the population, with full doses reaching just 30.75% of the population as the end of the year draws closer.https://laotiantimes.com/2021/10/13/majority-of-covid-19-deaths-in-laos-among-unvaccinated-population/

13 October 2021. Cambodia needs a good combination of vaccination, public health and social measures, and health care capacity. Each sector can open safely and responsibly with balanced, risk-based policies on public health and social measures that incorporate guidance from the health sector, monitoring of implementation and compliance with the measures, and engagement and communication with the members of the sector.https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50950729/cambodia-should-not-revert-progress-made-in-fighting-covid-19-pandemic-says-who/

13 October 2021. The Medix Global health survey, by Kantar, shows Covid-19 is driving Thais to use digital health care, including health management apps and tele-consulting. Cardiovascular diseases, respiratory issues and cancer are the top three health concerns.https://www.nationthailand.com/life/40007456

13 October 2021. The number of COVID-19 infections detected in the community in Laos remains high, while Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh has tightened pandemic prevention measures. https://en.vietnamplus.vn/laos-cambodia-still-see-complicated-developments-of-covid19/209697.vnp

12 October 2021. Myanmar will launch Covid-19 vaccination program for schoolchildren aged over 12 years next week. About 1 million students of middle and high school level who have enrolled for 2021-2022 academic year will be vaccinated.https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/10/12/news/world/myanmar-soon-to-start-vaccinating-children/1818075

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