Indonesia Reports Total of 399 COVID-19 Deaths... Philippines Also Records 315 Fatalities
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[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] On the 13th, Indonesia reported 316 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), bringing the total to 4,557. The death toll increased by 26, totaling 399.
According to major foreign media on the day, Indonesia's COVID-19 confirmed cases have increased by more than 100 daily since March 24. Since last week, the daily increase has been between 200 and 300 cases.
Meanwhile, in the Philippines, the cumulative number of COVID-19 confirmed cases rose to 4,932, including 284 new cases on the day. The death toll increased by 18, reaching a total of 315.
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The Philippines extended the lockdown order on Northern Luzon Island, where more than half of the total population of 57 million people reside, including the capital region Metro Manila, until the end of this month. Lockdown orders were also issued consecutively in the central and southern regions.
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