Philippine Embassy concerned over 20 Pinoy nurses' deaths in UK

The Philippine embassy in the UK expressed deep concern over the deaths of 20 Filipino nurses due to coronavirus, making up nearly half of at least 50 Filipinos who died from the disease in the country.

Around 23,300 Filipinos are fighting on the frontlines against COVID-19 in the UK and Ireland since early this year, with Filipinos comprising around 19,000 of all NHS staff, third largest after British and Indian workers.

The embassy has sought assistance from the British government to ensure protection for Filipino health workers amid rising cases, highlighting the need for more personal protective equipment (PPE), especially for those assigned in COVID-19 wards.

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