Philippines confirms 113 more coronavirus deaths, 2,357 more cases

Police officers patrol a neighborhood to enforce the reimposed lockdown due to a spike in the coronavirus cases in Navotas of Metro Manila. (Reuters)

• Manila and Cebu City in central Philippines account for the bulk of infections

MANILA: The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday reported 113 more new coronavirus deaths and 2,357 additional infections.
In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths have increased to 1,773 while confirmed cases have reached 65,304, with the capital and Cebu City in central Philippines accounting for the bulk of the infections as the virus spreads.
The Philippines on Sunday confirmed 162 coronavirus deaths, Southeast Asia’s biggest daily rise in COVID-19 deaths.