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Health

Philippines reports 25 coronavirus deaths, 218 more cases

FILE PHOTO: Health workers walk past a passenger jeepney as they find their way to the homes of residents suspected of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection to pick them up for swab testing in Manila, Philippines, April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported 25 new coronavirus deaths and 218 additional infections.

In a bulletin, the health ministry said total confirmed cases have increased to 5,878 while 387 people have died. It added that 52 more patients have recovered, bringing the total to 487.

(Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Toby Chopra)

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