A security guard sits inside an empty Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Manila, Philippines on Sunday (March 15). Mass was suspended at all churches in the capital to avoid large gatherings as part of precautionary measures against the spread of Covid-19. The Philippines reported 29 new confirmed cases and three new deaths on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 140 and death toll to 11. - AP
MANILA: The Philippines reported 29 new confirmed Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak cases and three new deaths on Sunday (March 15), bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 140 and death toll to 11.
Huang Xilian, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, said on Sunday, China will do its best to help the Philippines arrest the fast spread of the Covid-19 cases in the country, adding that a first batch of free Covid-19 test kits for the Philippines is on the way.
