Philippines records 93 more coronavirus deaths, biggest jump in nearly a month

Coronavirus outbreak in Manila

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines on Wednesday reported 93 more coronavirus fatalities, the highest daily increase in the Southeast Asian country since July 18, taking its death toll to 2,404.

A health ministry bulletin also reported 4,444 new infections, bringing the country's tally of confirmed cases to 143,749, among the highest in Asia.

(Reporting by Karen Lema and Enrico Dela Cruz)