Philippines reports 2,006 new coronavirus cases, 38 more deaths

FILE PHOTO: Free COVID-19 swab testing for public market vendors in Manila

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported 2,006 new confirmed coronavirus infections and 38 additional deaths.

Its latest update brought total cases to 378,933 and deaths from COVID-19 to 7,185. It also said the total number of people who had recovered had increased to 330,457.

(Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by Martin Petty)