Manila Bulletin
Two Filipinos die of COVID-19 in India's worst outbreak, 20 others infected — PH envoy
Two Filipinos in India have died due to COVID-19 amidst a severe surge in cases in the country.
Philippine Ambassador to India Ramon Bagatsing Jr. reported that the two deceased Filipinos were diagnosed with the virus on April 23 and passed away three days later.
Ambassador Bagatsing described the situation in India as "really bad" and noted the rapid progression of the illness, referring to it as a "double mutant strain".
He mentioned that the individuals who died were of managerial level but refrained from providing further details out of respect for their families.
Additionally, 20 other Filipinos in India are currently infected with COVID-19 and are in isolation.
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