Philippines’ coronavirus deaths breach 700

A health worker collects blood samples from police officers as they conduct mass testing for coronavirus in Manila, Philippines on Friday, May 8, 2020. (AP)

• Infections increased by 147 to 10,610 while 108 patients have recovered, bringing total recoveries to 1,842

MANILA: The Philippines’ health ministry reported on Saturday that coronavirus deaths have reached more than 700.
The country recorded eight new coronavirus deaths, bringing the total to 704, the health ministry said in a bulletin. Infections increased by 147 to 10,610 while 108 patients have recovered, bringing total recoveries to 1,842.