MANILA, March 14 (Reuters) - The Philippines reported on
Saturday an additional 34 confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing
total to 98 ahead of the implementation of quarantine measures
in the capital Manila.
It marked the largest single-day increase in confirmed cases
in the Southeast Asian nation, which has eight coronavirus
deaths.
Details of the new cases are being validated and authorities
are verifying reports of additional cases, Health Assistant
Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire told a news conference.