Philippines reports 2,298 new coronavirus cases, 32 more deaths

Shoppers wearing face shields fill up forms before being allowed inside a grocery store in Manila, as part of coronavirus health protocols imposed by Philippine authorities. (AFP file photo)

Updated 02 November 2020

Reuters

November 02, 2020 08:02

Philippines reports 2,298 new coronavirus cases, 32 more deaths

The Philippines has the second-highest number of confirmed COVID-19 infections

Updated 02 November 2020

Reuters

November 02, 2020 08:02

MANILA: The Philippines’ health ministry on Monday reported 2,298 new coronavirus infections and 32 more deaths.
In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases had increased to 385,400, while deaths had reached 7,269. The Philippines has the second-highest number of confirmed COVID-19 infections and deaths in Southeast Asia behind Indonesia.