[Asia Economy Reporter Son Seon-hee] It has been reported that the cumulative number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in the Philippines has surpassed 5,000.


According to local media, the Philippine Department of Health announced on the 14th that the cumulative number of COVID-19 confirmed cases is 5,223. The cumulative death toll is 335.



The Philippines has imposed a lockdown on the northern Luzon Island, including the capital Manila, where about half of the total population (approximately 57 million) resides, from the 17th of last month until the end of this month. Furthermore, the lockdown order has been extended to the entire country, including the central and southern regions, but around 300 new COVID-19 cases are still being reported daily.


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