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Philippines, Indonesia confirm over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases each

The Philippines and Indonesia reported more than 1,000 cases of COVID-19 infection each on July 7.
Philippines, Indonesia confirm over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases each ảnh 1People with face masks wait outside a church in Manila, the Philippines, on July 3 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – ThePhilippines and Indonesia reported more than 1,000 cases of COVID-19 infection eachon July 7.

The Philippine Department of Health confirmed1,540 new cases on the day, raising the number of COVID-19 infections in thecountry to 47,873. The new patients included 619 in Metro Manila.

The COVID-19 tally in the Philippines has grownrapidly over the past days. Local health officials warned that the number willcontinue increasing in the following days due to community transmission andthat people should be more cautious.

Meanwhile, the number of recoveries further roseto 12,386, and the death toll also increased to 1,309, according to thedepartment.

The same day, Indonesia recorded 1,268 newcoronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases to 66,226, including3,309 deaths.

Meanwhile, the Lao Ministry of Health said onJuly 7 that this country has conducted 18,091 tests for COVID-19 since January,with 19 of them positive, and all the confirmed cases have been discharged fromhospitals.

The country announced its first two COVID-19cases on March 24, and the last patient was discharged from hospital on June 9.

However, its government still warned people andrelevant authorities not to neglect containment and preventive measures toprevent a second wave of the disease./.
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