Philippines records nine new coronavirus deaths, 111 more cases

Residents hang out with their dogs on the roof of their house as the Philippine government enforces home quarantine to contain the coronavirus disease outbreak in Metro Manila on April 21, 2020. (Reuters)

• But 39 more patients have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 693

MANILA: The Philippines’ health ministry on Wednesday reported nine new coronavirus deaths and 111 new confirmed infections.
In a bulletin, the health ministry said total deaths have increased to 446 while infections have risen to 6,710.
But 39 more patients have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 693.