Philippines reports nine new coronavirus deaths, 140 more infections

People shop at a market despite a government imposed enhanced quarantine as a preventive measure against the novel coronavirus in Manila on April 21, 2020. (AFP)
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  • But 41 more patients have recovered, bringing total recoveries to 654

MANILA: The Philippines’ health ministry on Tuesday recorded nine new coronavirus deaths and 140 additional confirmed cases.
In a bulletin, the health ministry said total coronavirus deaths have reached 437 while infections have risen to 6,599. But 41 more patients have recovered, bringing total recoveries to 654, it added.