DFA: 18 more Filipinos abroad test positive for COVID-19
A total of 18 Filipinos abroad were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the overall case count to 9,710.
The number of recoveries increased by 19, reaching a total of 5,756, while one new fatality was reported in Asia Pacific, raising the death toll to 703.
Active cases are currently at 3,251, with most recoveries and fatalities recorded in Middle East/Africa (4,083 recoveries and 425 deaths).
The DFA continues to monitor the situation of Filipinos abroad and is working with local authorities to implement preventive measures and facilitate repatriation requests.
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