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/

3 July 2021. Deputy Health Minister of Vietnam said that the ongoing outbreak in HCMC is developing unpredictably and could grow bigger and spread to neighboring localities. Between June 19 and 30, every day the city has recorded 65 cases with unknown sources of transmission.https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-covid-19-outbreak-remains-unpredictable-health-official-4302337.html

2 July 2021. Vietnam on Friday confirmed its first outbreak of H5N8 avian influenza at a chicken farm in the northern province of Quang Ninh. The authorities had taken measures to prevent the disease from spreading further.https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnam-reports-first-h5n8-avian-flu-outbreak-poultry-2021-07-02/