Philippines reports 2,157 new coronavirus infections, 24 more deaths

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Philippines reports 2,157 new coronavirus infections, 24 more deaths

 

FILE PHOTO: People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pass a mural dedicated to healthcare workers, in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File photo

 

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines reported 2,157 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, taking the total to 393,961, its health ministry said.

 

The Department of Health also reported 24 more coronavirus-related deaths, taking the official death toll to 7,485.

 

(Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by William Mallard)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2020-11-07

 

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[rupert the bear]

cases and deaths drpped greatly over the last few weeks,great.theres 110 mill people there so the ns are very goood better than north south america and europe.i hope it opens up soon