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Philippines reports 25 coronavirus deaths, 218 more cases

Above, a nurse gets a swab from a health worker as the Philippines ramped up testing for coronavirus disease. (Reuters)

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Updated 17 April 2020

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April 17, 2020 08:08

Philippines reports 25 coronavirus deaths, 218 more cases

Health ministry says confirmed cases have increased to 5,878 while 387 people have died

Updated 17 April 2020

Reuters

April 17, 2020 08:08

MANILA: The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday reported 25 new coronavirus deaths and 218 additional infections.
In a bulletin, the health ministry said total confirmed cases have increased to 5,878 while 387 people have died. It added that 52 more patients have recovered, bringing the total to 487.

Topics: Coronavirus Philippines

6.2-magnitude quake hits western Japan, no tsunami warning: weather agency

Cracks are seen on the ground in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, following an earthquake. (AP)

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January 06, 2026 04:38

6.2-magnitude quake hits western Japan, no tsunami warning: weather agency

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AFP

January 06, 2026 04:38

TOKYO: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook the coast of western Japan on Tuesday, the meteorological office said, with no tsunami warning issued.
The tremor was recorded at 10:18 am (0118 GMT) in Shimane prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.