Philippine health ministry reports 17 coronavirus deaths, 1,841 more cases

A resident rides her bicycle past soldiers along a street in Navotas in suburban Manila on July 16, 2020, after the local government reimposed a lockdown in the city due to increased coronavirus infections. (AFP)

• Confirmed infections have risen to 63,001

MANILA: The Philippines on Friday recorded 17 new coronavirus deaths and 1,841 additional infections, with the capital Manila still accounting for the bulk of newly confirmed cases and casualties.
In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths have reached 1,660 while confirmed infections have risen to 63,001.