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Philippines reports 10 new coronavirus deaths, 740 more cases

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Manila - The country's coronavirus task force will meet on Thursday to decide on further loosening quarantine measures in the capital.

Published: Thu 11 Jun 2020, 5:26 AM

Updated: Thu 11 Jun 2020, 7:32 AM

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The Philippines' health ministry on Wednesday confirmed 10 more coronavirus deaths and 740 additional infections, the highest single-day increase in cases in one week.
In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths have increased to 1,027 while confirmed cases have reached 23,732.
The country's coronavirus task force will meet on Thursday to decide on further loosening quarantine measures in the capital.



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