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Mga Pilipino sa India na nagpositibo sa COVID-19, umakyat sa 73
Several Filipinos in India are expressing their desire to return to the Philippines due to the escalating COVID-19 crisis.
The number of Filipinos in India who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen to 73, from a previous count of 20.
The Philippine Ambassador to India, Ramon Bagatsing, confirmed that two Filipinos have died from COVID-19 complications in India.
Most of the positive cases among Filipinos are reported to have mild symptoms.
Hospitals in India are overwhelmed, leading to a shortage of medical supplies and difficulties in providing care.
The embassy is monitoring at least 16 Filipinos who traveled to India for their children's liver transplants.
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