Nearly 4 million people are already victims of the coronavirus worldwide, although the vaccination campaign has reduced the number of new cases in many rich countries. However, a number of countries in the Asia-Pacific region have expanded or restored restrictions on dealing with new waves of infection.
The main concern is the Delta variant, which was first discovered in India. It is already registered in 85 countries and is currently the most contagious of all other variants, according to WHO data.
In many European countries and in the United States, many of the restrictions have been lifted, as vaccination programs are bearing fruit.
In Sydney, more than five million people are undergoing a two-week lockdown today in an attempt to control the outbreak. Restaurants, bars and cafes are closed and people are ordered to stay at home.
Thailand from tomorrow imposes restrictions on restaurants, construction sites and gatherings in the capital Bangkok.
In neighboring Malaysia, the prime minister announced that the national quarantine, which has been in force for a month, will continue.
Bangladesh has also announced that it will impose a new national lockdown from tomorrow, with offices closed for a week and only medical transport allowed.
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