Filipino COVID-19 cases on Japan cruise ship rise to 41

As of Wednesday, Feb 19, the number of Filipinos infected with COVID-19 on the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess in Japan increased to 41.

One Filipino has recovered and is scheduled for discharge from a Japanese hospital.

The DFA and Philippine Embassy are arranging accommodations and providing assistance to those who have tested positive.

There are now 40 Filipinos being treated in medical facilities around Tokyo, with one about to be discharged.

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