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DFA: 31 more Filipinos abroad test positive for COVID-19
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced 31 new COVID-19 cases among Filipinos overseas, bringing the total to 16,040.
The total number of recoveries has increased to 9,722 with 20 additional Filipinos getting well, while the death toll remains at 1,047.
Currently, there are 5,271 active cases being treated.
The Middle East and Africa region has the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad with 8,884 infections.
Europe has recorded 3,247 infections, followed by the Asia Pacific Region with 3,008 cases, and the Americas with 901 cases.
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