Philippines' coronavirus cases top 5,000, 20 more deaths

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Motorists at a checkpoint at the border between Las Pinas and Cavite province, in the Philippines, on April 14, 2020.

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MANILA (REUTERS) - The Philippine health ministry on Tuesday (April 14) reported 20 more deaths linked to the new coronavirus and 291 more cases.
In a bulletin, the health ministry said total infections have reached 5,223, while deaths have increased to 335.
Fifty-three more patients have recovered, bringing the total to 295, it added.
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