Hundreds of new Covid cases in SE AsiaStaff from the Indonesian government's health authority (right) offer Covid-19 coronavirus rapid tests in a parking area for motorists after infections were found in the area, in Jakarta, on Wednesday. (AFP photo)Indonesia confirmed on Wednesday 218 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 2,956, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. He reported 19 new coronavirus deaths, taking the total to 240, while 222 people have recovered. The Philippines' health ministry said on Wednesday the coronavirus outbreak has killed five more people, with 106 additional infections. In a bulletin, the health ministry said total deaths have risen to 182 while infections have increased to 3,870.

Source: Bangkok Post April 08, 2020 09:11 UTC