Philippines' November inflation hits 20-month high after typhoons; Covid-19 total almost 440,000 on Sunday (Dec 6)

A boy wearing a face shield while watching a simulation of an online learning class from a smartphone in his home, during the Covid-19 outbreak in Manila. The total Covid-19 number was almost 440,000 as announced by the DOH on Sunday (Dec 6, 2020). - Reuters

MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters): Philippine annual inflation accelerated more quickly than expected in November to reach the highest level in 20 months as a series of destructive typhoons disrupted food supplies and drove prices higher.

And the Covid-19 pandemic continues to be an issue in the country.