Philippines records 3,281 new coronavirus cases, 26 more deaths

Coronavirus outbreak in the Philippines

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' health ministry on Tuesday confirmed 3,281 new coronavirus infections and 26 additional deaths.

In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases have reached 241,987 while deaths have increased to 3,916.

(Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Martin Petty)