Philippines records 12 new coronavirus deaths, 172 more cases
A makeshift barricade blocks a street from outsiders to protect a neighbourhood from the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Manila, Philippines, March 23, 2020.
PHOTO: Reuters
PUBLISHED ONApril 20, 2020 1:31 AM
MANILA - The Philippines' health ministry on Sunday (April 19) reported 12 new coronavirus deaths and 172 new infections.
The South-east Asian country now as a total of 6,259 confirmed coronavirus cases and 409 deaths, it said in a bulletin.
It said 56 more patients have recovered, bringing the total to 572.
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