Philippine reports 3,420 new coronavirus cases, 65 deaths

Published On: August 16, 2020 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

FILE PHOTO: An armed police officer patrols at a public market where wearing face masks and face shields is mandatory, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Taytay, Rizal province, Philippines, August 11, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

MANILA, Aug 16: The Philippines has recorded 3,420 new cases of the coronavirus and 65 additional deaths, the health ministry said on Sunday.

The country has so far registered a total of 161,253 infections and the death toll from COVID-19 has risen to 2,665 according to ministry data.