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Philippine reports highest daily Covid-19 cases in 4 weeks

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Published Fri, May 28, 2021 · 08:38 AM

    [MANILA] The Philippines reported 8,748 new coronavirus infections on Friday, its highest single-day increase this month.

    Its health ministry said areas outside the capital region, the epicentre, have seen a rise in Covid-19 cases as well as an increase in usage of healthcare facilities.

    Deaths rose by 187 on Friday to 20,566 overall.

    The Philippines has recorded 1.2 million coronavirus cases.

    REUTERS

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