Philippine News Agency
Filipinos Covid-19 positive in Japan climbs to 11: DFA
Eleven Filipinos on the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked in Yokohama have tested positive for COVID-19.
Six of these new cases are crew members, bringing the total number of infected Filipinos to 11, with five previously confirmed.
All 11 Filipinos have been transferred to hospitals in the Tokyo area for treatment.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that no Filipinos were among the 44 new cases announced on Thursday.
A team from the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo visited the hospitalized Filipinos to ensure their well-being.
The embassy is also working with the Japanese government to provide care packages to Filipinos on the ship and in hospitals.
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