Philippines confirms 12 coronavirus deaths, 1,387 more cases

Men who were arrested for violating quarantine health protocols have their temperatures checked at the Amoranto Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. (AP)

• The Philippines has reported record daily high infection numbers on three of the past eight days

MANILA: The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday reported 12 coronavirus deaths and 1,387 additional infections.
In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths have increased to 1,372 while confirmed cases have reached 54,222. The Philippines has reported record daily high infection numbers on three of the past eight days.