Manila Bulletin
DFA urges Pinoys: Cooperate with host countries as 2 more virus cases recorded
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported a decrease in new COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad, with only two new infections recorded in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
No fatalities were registered among Filipinos overseas on Friday, maintaining the total death toll at 733.
The overall number of confirmed COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad has reached 9,975, with 3,373 active cases and over 5,800 recoveries.
The majority of active cases are located in the Middle East/Africa region, followed by Europe, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas.
The DFA urged Filipinos worldwide to cooperate with their host governments and local health authorities in combating the pandemic.
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