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Filipinos in Brunei, India test positive for coronavirus
Two Filipinos, one in Brunei Darussalam and another in India, have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Filipino in Brunei is in stable condition and receiving treatment in a local health facility.
The other Filipino national, who arrived in India early March, was hospitalized in Mumbai due to difficulty breathing.
Philippine embassies in both countries are closely coordinating with local health authorities to provide assistance.
At least 132 Filipinos outside the Philippines have contracted the virus since the outbreak began in January 2020, including 80 on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan and 19 on the Grand Princess cruise ship in California.
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