The Philippines on Monday reported 6,958 new coronavirus infections, the highest daily case increase in the Southeast Asian country, taking its ...
File photo of a woman getting a free COVID-19 swab test at a gymnasium in Navotas City, Metro Manila, Philippines, Aug 7, 2020. MANILA: The Philippines on Monday reported 6,958 new coronavirus infections, the highest daily case increase in the country, taking its tally of cases to 136,638.
A Health Ministry bulletin also reported 24 more fatalities, bringing the country's coronavirus death toll to 2,293.The presidential spokesperson on Friday said the country has seen a jump in coronavirus infections due to intensified testing. The Philippines has the highest number of confirmed cases in Southeast Asia and is second to Indonesia in deaths.Infections have surged in the Philippines since a strict lockdown was lifted in June.This prompted authorities to reimpose a lockdown in and around Manila last week.
The government has placed metro Manila and nearby provinces such as Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan under so-called"Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine" until Aug 18.
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