Philippines reports 3 new coronavirus deaths, 244 more cases

5 Jun 2020 • 5:49 PM MYT
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Police trainees wearing personal protective equipment maintain social distancing in a train during a simulation exercise amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in Manila May 26, 2020. — Reuters pic

MANILA, June 5 — The Philippines’ health ministry today confirmed three new coronavirus deaths and 244 more infections, the lowest single-day increase in cases in two weeks.

In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths have reached 987 while confirmed cases have risen to 20,626. There are 4,330 patients who have recovered. — Reuters