Philippines reports 25 coronavirus deaths, 218 more cases

Above, a nurse gets a swab from a health worker as the Philippines ramped up testing for coronavirus disease. (Reuters)

• Health ministry says confirmed cases have increased to 5,878 while 387 people have died

MANILA: 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.