Philippines Covid-19 cases remains high after confirming 7, 302 new cases as total rises to 1, 315, 639

A man wearing a protective face mask, amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, pushes a cart loaded with sacks of garbage, in Manila, Philippines, June 11, 2021. - Reuters

MANILA, June 13 (Xinhua): The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) reported on Sunday 7, 302 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the South-East Asian country to 1, 315, 639, the second worst record in South-East Asia.

The death toll climbed to 22, 788 after 137 more patients died from the viral disease, the DOH said.