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Philippines’ coronavirus cases surpass 14,000, death toll rises to 868 – Metro US

Philippines’ coronavirus cases surpass 14,000, death toll rises to 868

FILE PHOTO: Workers in Manila return to work after lockdown
FILE PHOTO: Workers in Manila return to work after lockdown eases

MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ tally of coronavirus cases surpassed 14,000 on Sunday and the number of fatalities rose to 868, the health ministry said.

The Department of Health reported 258 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the total 14,035. It also reported five additional deaths.

(Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by Lincoln Feast.)