Philippines coronavirus cases surpass 9,000, death toll rises

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Sunday, 03 May 2020 5:48 PM MYT

MANILA, May 3 — The number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines climbed to 9,223 after the Health Ministry reported 295 new infections today.

The ministry also recorded four more deaths related to Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, bringing the tally to 607.

Another 90 people recovered, it added, bringing total recoveries to 1,214. — Reuters

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