Manila Bulletin
DFA reports ‘huge surge’ in new COVID-19 cases, recoveries
As of Monday, October 5, 2020, there are 10,840 Filipinos abroad who have contracted COVID-19.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 291 new confirmed cases, bringing the total to 10,840.
There were 153 new recoveries, increasing the total to 6,903.
Five new fatalities were reported, raising the death toll among Filipinos abroad to 798.
Currently, 3,139 Filipinos are undergoing treatment for the virus overseas.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that the total number of Filipinos abroad infected with COVID-19 has reached 10,544 as of October 2, 2020.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 29 new COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad, bringing the total confirmed cases to 10,467.
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As of Friday, October 9, 2020, there are 10,864 confirmed COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad, with three new cases reported by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
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The Philippines logged 2,674 new COVID-19 cases on October 3, 2020, bringing the total to 319,330.
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The Philippines' COVID-19 tally reached 329,637 as of Wednesday, October 7, 2020, with 2,825 new infections reported.
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