DFA: COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad reach 8,432

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that the total number of Filipinos abroad infected with COVID-19 has reached 8,432 with 15 new cases.

No new recoveries and fatalities were reported, keeping the total recoveries at 5,081 and the death toll at 536.

There are now 2,815 active cases among Filipinos abroad, with the majority of cases reported in the Middle East/Africa.

The DFA continues to monitor the status of Filipinos abroad and facilitate repatriation.

The Philippine embassy in Washington DC advised the Filipino community to remain vigilant and take necessary safety measures due to rising COVID-19 cases and reported crimes targeting Asian and Asian-Americans in the US.

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