Covid-19 cases in Philippines inch closer to 8,000, death toll now 530

A woman is seen passing a sign as a police officer keeps watch at a checkpoint during an enhanced community quarantine aimed to curb the spread of the new coronavirus in the outskirts of Manila, on Tuesday (April 28). Covid-19 cases in the Philippines as of Tuesday stands at 7,958. - AP

MANILA: The Philippines' health authorities on Tuesday (April 28) reported 181 more cases of Covid-19 (coronavirus)disease, bringing the total number of the virus cases in the country to 7,958.

The Department of Health (DOH) also reported 43 more Covid-19 patients have recovered from the viral disease, bringing the total number to 975.