Manila Bulletin
DFA: Europe, Middle East 'hotspots' for new COVID-19 cases among Filipinos overseas
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 17 new confirmed COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad, bringing the total to 2,195.
Europe and the Middle East remain the 'hotspots' for these new cases, with the Americas also reporting new deaths.
The total number of overseas Filipinos infected with COVID-19 is now 2,195, with 1,291 undergoing treatment.
A total of 644 have recovered, while 260 have succumbed to the disease.
Most recoveries are reported in Asia and the Pacific (239 cases), while the Americas have the most deaths (142).
The DFA is set to resume the repatriation of approximately 40,000 displaced Filipinos on May 16.
Nearly 300 Filipino seafarers from the MV Azura cruise ship arrived in Manila on Monday from the United Kingdom.
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