Philippines records nine new coronavirus deaths, 111 more cases

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People stand on designated spots to maintain social distancing in Manila, on April 21, 2020.

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MANILA (REUTERS) - The Philippines' health ministry on Wednesday (April 22) reported nine new coronavirus deaths and 111 new confirmed infections.
In a bulletin, the health ministry said total deaths have increased to 446 while infections have risen to 6,710. But 39 more patients have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 693.
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