DFA: 8974 COVID-19 cases confirmed among Filipinos abroad

As of July 16, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported a total of 8,974 COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad.

Of the total cases, 3,020 Filipinos are currently undergoing treatment, 5,321 have recovered, and 633 have succumbed to the virus.

The Middle East and African regions recorded the highest number of cases with 6,483 infections and 363 fatalities.

Europe followed with 1,063 infections and 95 fatalities, while the Americas recorded 699 cases and 169 fatalities.

The Asia Pacific Region has a total of 729 cases with six deaths.

On July 16, 59 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 10 new recoveries, and 15 new fatalities were reported among Filipinos abroad.

The DFA continues to attend to the needs of affected Filipinos worldwide.

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