Philippines reports 2,053 new coronavirus cases

The Philippine government ordered all private and public cemeteries, memorial parks, and columbariums to be closed from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4, 2020 to prevent people from gathering during the observance of the traditionally crowded All Saints Day. (AP)

• The Philippines has the second most number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Southeast Asia after Indonesia

MANILA: The Philippines’ health ministry on Wednesday recorded 2,053 new coronavirus infections and 61 additional deaths.
In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed infections have risen to 375,180 while deaths reached 7,114. The Philippines has the second most number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Southeast Asia after Indonesia.