DFA: New COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad reach 80
As of Thursday, February 18, the Department of Foreign Affairs reported 80 new cases of COVID-19 among Filipinos overseas, increasing the total to 14,759.
Total recoveries increased by 35 to reach 9,273, while nine additional deaths brought the death toll to 988.
The Middle East/Africa region continues to have the highest number of cases with 8,110 infections, including 640 fatalities and 4,755 recoveries. The Asia Pacific Region follows with 2,870 cases, while Europe has recorded 2,919 cases.
On February 15, the DFA reported 13 new cases, bringing the total to 14,671, along with an increase of 11 recoveries and no change in fatalities.
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