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The Philippines' health ministry on Thursday (Aug 6) reported 3,561 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the country's total to 119,460 and topping Indonesia for the most infections in Southeast Asia. The ministry also reported 28 more deaths, bringing the country's total number of fatalities from the disease to 2,150. The capital Manila and nearby provinces on Tuesday returned under strict lockdown for two weeks to arrest soaring cases since restrictions were relaxed in June. READ: Commentary: The Philippines hopes lockdown buys time after half-hearted attempts at tackling COVID-19 The government has placed metro Manila and nearby provinces such as Laguna, Cavite,...
