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Philippines confirms 2,363 novel coronavirus cases, 144 more deaths

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MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday reported 2,363 new coronavirus cases and 144 more deaths, the largest daily increase in casualties in more than three weeks.

In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed infections have reached 331,869, while deaths have increased to 6,069.

(Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Martin Petty)