MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday recorded 295 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country, bringing the total to over 9,000. According to the DOH, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines is now at 9,223. Meanwhile, the DOH reported four new deaths, bringing the number of fatalities to 607. Metro Manila and other “high risk” areas remain under an enhanced community quarantine until May 15 while a general community quarantine has been imposed on moderate to low-risk areas. Across the world, the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has so far infected over 3.2 million people have been infected with the virus.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 03, 2020 08:15 UTC