In a bulletin, the ministry reported that the total number of deaths was more than 1,962, while showing that cases had reached 85,486.
The Philippines on Wednesday said more businesses would be allowed to reopen, including gyms and sports facilities, internet cafes and pet shops.
Wednesday marked the fifteenth consecutive day of 1,000 or more new cases, which brought many hospitals closer to their treatment capacity.
(Report through Neil Jerome Morales; Edited through Martin Petty)
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