Philippines confirms nearly 5,000 new Covid-19 cases, largest single-day increase


FE Team | Published: August 01, 2020 17:09:00 | Updated: August 02, 2020 09:09:39


Philippines confirms nearly 5,000 new Covid-19 cases, largest single-day increase

The Philippines on Saturday reported 4,963 additional coronavirus infections, the largest single-day jump on record, reports Reuters.

In a bulletin, the health ministry said total infections have reached 98,232, while deaths increased by 17 to 2,039. In the region, the Philippines is second only to Indonesia in coronavirus deaths and cases.

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