Asean reported over 27,000 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday
The number of Covid-19 cases crossed 13.79 million across Southeast Asia, with 27,526 new cases reported on Sunday (November 21), lower than Saturday’s tally at 27,662. New deaths are at 364, decreasing from Saturday’s number of 460. Total Covid-19 deaths in Asean are now at 288,615.
Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reported that the country’s seafood export turnover to China reached $1.4 billion in the last two consecutive years, which accounted for 17-18 percent of total seafood exports. However, the exports to the market have declined since the beginning of the year as Chinese customs have been tightening control over imports to curb Covid-19 spreading. As of the end of Q3, the exports to China accounted for only 11 percent of total seafood export turnover.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian government will impose the moderate level 3 public mobility restrictions, locally known as PPKM, nationwide from December 24, 2021 to January 2, 2022 in order to contain a third wave of coronavirus infections expected in year-end holidays. Under level 3, public places such as cinemas, restaurants, shopping centres and houses of worship are only allowed to receive visitors at up to 50 per cent capacity and to operate until 9 pm.