Death numbers surge in Philippines

A women is seen seen taking a riding in a tricycle with protective covers due to the coronavirus outbreak in downtown Manila on Saturday (April 4). The health ministry said a total of 144 people have died in the Philippines while 3,094 were infected as of Saturday. - AP

MANILA,: The Philippine Health Ministry on Saturday (April 4) reported 76 additional coronavirus infections and eight new deaths. And the Philippine government has prepared mass quarantine facilities for patients with the coronavirus, officials announced.

In a bulletin, the health ministry said a total of 144 people have died in the Philippines while 3,094 were infected, the majority of whom were reported in the past four weeks.