Philippines reports largest daily rise in COVID-19 cases in nearly six months

The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday recorded 3,749 new coronavirus infections, the highest daily increase in cases in nearly six months, and 63 additional deaths.

In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases had increased to 607,048 while confirmed deaths reached 12,608. Authorities have warned the public not to be complacent and practice physical distancing to avoid the spread of the virus accelerating further.

Main Photo: A hospital worker receives a dose of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine at a sports complex in Marikina City, Metro Manila, Philippines 0. EPA-EFE/ROLEX DELA PENA

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