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Philippines reports six coronavirus deaths, 180 more cases

FILE PHOTO: Workers wearing protective masks stand by to hitch a ride as some industries resume operations with limited public transportation available, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 18, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines on Saturday recorded six additional coronavirus deaths and 180 more infections, the health ministry said.

In a bulletin, the ministry said total infections have risen to 13,777, while deaths have reached 863. But 85 more patients have recovered, bringing total recoveries to 3,177.

Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by Lincoln Feast.

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Source: Reuters.com