Philippines records 19 new coronavirus deaths, 200 more cases
A man wearing a protective mask on his neck walks past closed shops in an empty street following the lockdown in the Philippine capital to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Mar 24, 2020. (File photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez)
MANILA: The Philippines health ministry on Monday (Apr 20) reported 19 new coronavirus deaths and 200 additional infections.
In a bulletin, the health ministry said total infections have risen to 6,459 while deaths have increased to 428. But 41 more patients recovered, bringing total recoveries to 613.
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Source: Reuters/aa
