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DFA: 24 more Filipinos abroad test positive for COVID-19
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 24 new COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad, bringing the total number of infections to 18,569.
Total recoveries increased to 11,366 with 17 new cases, while the death toll rose to 1,161 with one additional fatality.
Currently, there are 6,042 active cases among Filipinos overseas.
The Middle East/Africa region still has the highest number of cases with 10,465, including 758 deaths and 5,913 recoveries.
The Asia Pacific Region follows with 3,732 cases, Europe with 3,389 cases, and the Americas with 983 cases.
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