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DFA: 17 more Filipinos abroad get COVID-19
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that 17 additional Filipinos overseas have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), bringing the total tally to 18,270.
Total recoveries have climbed to 11,220 after 26 more Filipinos defeated the respiratory illness.
The death toll also increased to 1,141 with 15 new fatalities.
There are currently 5,909 active cases undergoing treatment.
The Middle East/Africa region continues to have the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos at 10,442.
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