Philippines reports 29 new coronavirus deaths, highest in a single day


A homeless family and their dog taking shelter along an empty street following the lockdown at the Philippine main island to contain the coronavirus outbreak, in Manila. The Philippines' health ministry on Friday (April 3) reported 29 Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak deaths, marking the single largest daily increase in casualties. - Reuters

MANILA: The Philippines' health ministry on Friday (April 3) reported 29 Covid-19 (coronavirus) deaths, marking the single largest daily increase in casualties.

The latest figures brought total deaths in the country to 136, while 385 new cases were reported, increasing the tally to 3,018, the health ministry said in a bulletin.

The Philippines Government is now eyeing the possibility of mass testing of persons suspected of having COVID-19 from April 14.

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