Manila Bulletin
DFA reports increasing recoveries of COVID-19 afflicted Filipinos abroad
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 29 new COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad, bringing the total confirmed cases to 5,259.
Seven new fatalities were recorded, increasing the death toll among overseas Filipinos to 354.
There were 39 new recoveries, bringing the total number of recoveries among overseas Filipinos to over 2,200.
The total number of Filipinos still undergoing treatment is now 2,700.
The Middle East and Africa continue to have the highest number of Filipino COVID-19 infections with 3,274 cases.
Europe has 834 cases, the Americas have 656 cases, and the Asia Pacific has 495 cases.
The DFA continues to monitor the status of Filipinos abroad and assist returning nationals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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