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6 na Pinoy sa France, pumanaw dahil sa COVID-19; mga Pinoy sa abroad na nasawi sa virus, 88 na
Philippine Ambassador to France Maria Theresa Lazaro confirmed six Filipinos in France have died from COVID-19.
This brings the total number of Filipinos abroad who have died from the virus to 88.
Of the 11 Filipinos in France who tested positive for COVID-19, six have died, while the remaining five are recovering.
France has extended its lockdown until May 11, with strict implementation due to high infection rates.
Ambassador Lazaro advised Filipinos in France to self-quarantine at home if asymptomatic, and call the French emergency hotline if symptomatic.
A total of 955 Filipino sea-based workers from three cruise ships docked in France are awaiting repatriation.
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