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Number of overseas Filipinos infected with coronavirus exceeds 600
As of April 9, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed over 600 Filipinos abroad have contracted the coronavirus, with the total reaching 607 cases.
Of the total cases, 364 are currently undergoing treatment, and 171 have recovered.
The DFA also reported 4 new deaths, bringing the total COVID-19 related fatalities among Filipinos abroad to 72.
The new cases were from the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, with no new cases reported in the Middle East.
Majority of cases and deaths were recorded in the Americas.
Filipino COVID-19 cases have been reported in 38 countries worldwide.
Of the 607 cases, 72 deaths were recorded, with 364 still undergoing treatment and 171 having recovered.
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