Philippines reports 3,446 new coronavirus cases, 38 additional deaths

Citizens queue at a social security services branch in Caloocan City, Philippines, on Aug 19, 2020. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

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Aug 31, 2020, 04:42 PM

MANILA (REUTERS) - The Philippines reported on Monday (Aug 31) 3,446 coronavirus infections and 38 deaths, taking its total caseload to 220,819 and fatalities to 3,558, its Health Ministry said.

The ministry also said on Monday that five Philippine hospitals have been identified as candidates for potential clinical trials of a Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by China-based Sinovac Biotech.

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