Is Asia really lagging? The Covid-19 pandemic finish line may be farther than we think

Across the Asia-Pacific, where several countries have witnessed alarming new Covid-19 outbreaks in recent weeks and governments have been forced to reimpose harsh anti-virus restrictions, people are gazing in envy at those on the other side of the globe. In the United States, fully vaccinated Americans - nearly half the population - are revelling in their newfound freedom.