Manila Bulletin
COVID cases among overseas Filipinos top 10,000
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that the total number of COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad has breached the 10,000 mark, reaching 10,003 as of August 24, 2020.
Of the total cases, 3,247 are still undergoing treatment, 6,014 have recovered, and 742 have died.
The Middle East and Africa region continues to have the highest number of confirmed cases and deaths among Filipinos abroad.
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau deployed teams to check on the Filipino community following Typhoon Higos, with no Filipinos reported hurt or needing help.
The DFA is also addressing concerns of overseas Filipino workers in the United Kingdom.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that 14 more Filipinos abroad contracted COVID-19, bringing the total cases to 9,973.
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As of Thursday, August 27, 2020, a total of 10,041 Filipinos abroad have contracted COVID-19.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 28 new recoveries among overseas Filipinos, bringing the total to 6,123.
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