Philippines reports 1,531 new coronavirus cases, largest single-day rise

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A nurse gets a swab from a man under observation for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a booth set up in a hospital parking lot in Manila, Philippines, April 15, 2020.

Manila - The previous high was 1,150 cases reported on June 23.

By Reuters

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Published: Sun 5 Jul 2020, 12:35 AM

The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported six additional novel coronavirus deaths and 1,531 more infections, its largest single-day increase in confirmed cases.
In a bulletin, the ministry said total cases have risen to 40,336 while deaths have reached 1,280.
The previous high was 1,150 cases reported on June 23.


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