22 September 2021. Officials from the Siem Reap Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Cambodia are conducting a disinfection campaign on cattle farms, slaughterhouses, and barns in livestock communities throughout the province to prevent the spread of diseases such as Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS).https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-begins-disinfection-campaign-protect-livestock

22 September 2021. Scientists have discovered another clue to the origins of the virus that causes Covid-19, with bats living in caves in Laos found to be carrying a similar pathogen that experts suggest could potentially infect humans directly.https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2186047/bats-with-covid-like-viruses-found-in-laos-study

22 September 2021. The latest COVID-19 spike in East China’s Fujian Province has been basically contained, but uncertainties remain and the situation is at a stalemate, based on the latest assessment by experts (Chinese National Health Commission’s working team).https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202109/1234862.shtml

22 September 2021. The government of Laos has locked down the country’s capital Vientiane and barred travel between COVID-19-hit provinces, as cases reached a record high over the weekend.https://thediplomat.com/2021/09/laos-tightens-covid-19-restrictions-as-infections-reach-new-peak/

22 September 2021. The Cambodia MOH will kick off its booster shot vaccination campaign for the general public on October 11 starting with Phnom Phnom. The third doses are available to anyone who received their second jab at least four months ago.https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/boosters-public-capital-slated-kick-october

22 September 2021. Guangdong Provincial Health Commission reported one human case of H5N6 avian influenza in Dongguan City. Experts say that the case that appeared this time was an accidental case, and the risk of transmission is low at this stage.https://outbreaknewstoday.com/h5n6-avian-influenza-case-reported-in-dongguan-city-guangdong-province-72142/

20 September 2021. The southern province of Đồng Nai, Vietnam has started the gradual restoration of socio-economic activities, while ensuring the prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plan No 11102/KH-UBND of the provincial People’s Committee aims to restart business following a period of social distancing. https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1035307/dong-nai-implements-socio-economic-recovery-plan.html

20 September 2021. The province of Phetchaburi (Thailand) is awaiting approval from Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to lift Covid-19 preventive measures and reopen the popular Cha-am beach to tourists.https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40006384

20 September 2021. Laos has confirmed 214 cases of Covid-19 today, with community spread continuing in Vientiane Capital. In Vientiane Capital, cases involving workers at the Alphilao Garment Factory reached 42.https://laotiantimes.com/2021/09/20/garment-factory-outbreak-spreads-to-xiengkhouang-province/

20 September 2021. Phuket (Thailand) has begun mass Covid-19 testing in communities suspected to the source of the high number of new cases. Nine comprehensive Covid-19 response (CCR) teams were sent to search for infected people in target communities. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2184391/mass-testing-campaign-kicks-off-in-phuket