Philippines’ coronavirus deaths inch closer to 700

MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ Health Ministry on Friday recorded 11 new coronavirus deaths and 120 additional confirmed cases.

In a bulletin, the ministry said total infections had increased to 10,463 while deaths had reached 696. It added that 116 patients had recovered, bringing total recoveries to 1,734.

(Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Alison Williams)