Philippines: More infectious Covid-19 variant found in northern country, total nears 515,000

A man walks in heavy rain brought by a thunderstorm in Manila, the Philippines, on Jan. 24, 2021. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rains may occur as the northeast monsoon hits several areas. - Xinhua

MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua): The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines reported on Monday 1,581 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the South-East Asian country to 514,996.

The death toll climbed to 10,292 after 50 more patients died from the viral disease, the DOH said. It added 13 more patients recovered, raising the total number of recoveries to 475,422.