18 October 2021. The Chinese mainland reported 22 imported COVID-19 cases and two locally-transmitted infections on Sunday. The new local infections were reported in Xi’an, Northwest China’s Shaanxi province.https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202110/18/WS616ccd4ea310cdd39bc6f7cd.html
17 October 2021. Vietnamese Ambassador has proposed Pfizer, cooperate with Vietnam in the production of COVID-19 treatment drugs and promote to have an effective and safe vaccine for children.https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-proposes-pfizer-cooperate-in-covid19-treatment-drug-production/209877.vnp
17 October 2021. The government has modified Covid-19 quarantine requirements, shortening the duration for, among others, Cambodian officials, foreign diplomats and delegations, investors and inbound travellers in general.https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-unveils-new-quarantine-regulations
17 October 2021. The Lao Ministry of Health said that although the number of new cases in Laos has decreased, it is still high, and the country is trying to ensure adequate care and treatment services for COVID-19 patients.https://en.vietnamplus.vn/laos-philippines-see-drop-in-covid19-infections/209881.vnp
17 October 2021. China’s National Health Commission warns of a potential “twindemic” this winter and it stresses influenza prevention as flu activity in the southern provinces has increased since September with the flu season approaching and the remaining high risk of imported COVID-19 infections. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202110/1236497.shtm
16 October 2021. Bangkok is set to reopen to fully vaccinated international visitors next month with “swab hubs” being set up to test tourists upon their arrival in the capital. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2198587/swab-hubs-for-arriving-tourists
16 October 2021. Chinese mainland reports 14 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, all imported. It’s bring cumulative infections to 96,502, with 4,636 cumulative fatalities and 91,345 cumulative recovered patients.https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202110/16/WS6105d0f2a310efa1bd665bcc.html
16 October 2021. The Inter-Ministerial Commission for Combating Covid-19 has decided on revised travel conditions and the implementation of health measures as well as quarantine requirements in Cambodia for travelers in accordance with the new normalcy.https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50953025/shorter-quarantine-period-for-fully-vaccinated-in-cambodia-as-of-october-18/
16 October 2021. Thailand Ministry of Public Health reported on Saturday (October 16) morning that in the past 24 hours there are 10,648 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19, 111 of whom have been found in prisons.https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40007581
16 October 2021. More than 60 Myanmar migrants have been arrested in Prachuap Khiri Khan for illegally entering Thailand, with 10% found to be infected with the Delta variant of Covid-19. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2198691/delta-rife-among-illegal-migrants