Filipinos infected abroad climb to 9,607
As of Tuesday, August 4, the number of Filipinos infected with COVID-19 abroad has risen to 9,607.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 28 additional recoveries, bringing the total recovery count to 5,681.
No new fatalities were recorded, keeping the death toll at 693.
Active cases remain concentrated in the Middle East/Africa region with about 2,327 cases, followed by Europe (512), Asia Pacific (254), and Americas (140).
The DFA urged Filipinos abroad to adhere to local health authorities' precautionary measures.
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