Indonesia passes Philippines with most coronavirus cases in SE Asia

Officials wearing personal protective equipments (PPE) prepare body of people who died due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a crematorium in Bangli, Bali

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia on Thursday reported 4,411 new coronavirus infections, taking its tally to 349,160, passing the Philippines with the highest case number in Southeast Asia.

Indonesia also reported 112 new COVID-19 deaths, with total fatalities reaching 12,268. The Philippines had recorded 348,698 cases and 6,497 deaths as of Thursday.

(Reporting by Fransiska Nangoy; Editing by Martin Petty)