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15 more Pinoys abroad test positive for COVID-19; total now at 8,869 — DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 15 new COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos (OFs), bringing the total to 8,869.
Seven new fatalities were recorded, increasing the death toll to 619.
Two new recoveries were also noted, raising the total number of recovered OFs to 5,276.
The Middle East/Africa region still has the highest number of COVID-19 positive Filipinos with 6,429 cases.
The DFA continues to monitor the status of the Filipino community abroad and work on repatriating stranded nationals.
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