68 more Filipinos abroad contract COVID-19, 4 die

Updated Mon, May 4, 2020 at 8:00 AM Published Fri, May 1, 2020 at 8:00 AM

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 68 more Filipinos abroad contracted COVID-19, bringing the total confirmed cases to 1,819 across various regions.

Four more Filipino patients have died, increasing the death toll to 214, while four recoveries were also recorded.

Currently, 1,130 Filipino patients are undergoing medical treatment abroad.

The new cases were recorded in the Americas and Europe, with Europe having the highest number of COVID-19 cases among Filipinos.

Over 140 of the total reported cases are ship crew members.

Repatriation of distressed Filipinos has slowed due to the temporary suspension of flight operations at NAIA.

The DFA advises returning Filipinos affected by the suspension to contact the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate.

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