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Philippines reports 1,664 new coronavirus cases, 38 more deaths

FILE PHOTO: Free COVID-19 swab testing for public market vendors
FILE PHOTO: Free COVID-19 swab testing for public market vendors in Manila

MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday confirmed 1,664 new coronavirus infections, the third straight day of fewer than 2,000 additional daily cases, and 38 more deaths.

In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed infections had risen to 363,888, while deaths have increased to 6,783.

(Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Ed Davies)