Philippines confirms 239 new coronavirus deaths on Sat (Feb 20), second-highest daily casualty figure

MANILA, Feb 21 (Reuters): The Philippines' health ministry on Saturday night (Feb 20) reported 239 new coronavirus deaths, the second-highest daily increase in casualties since the pandemic started, and 2,240 infections.

The previous daily high death toll was 259 deaths reported on Sept. 14.

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