MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday reported 31 new COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad.
According to DFA figures, the additional infections pushed the total of cases among overseas Filipinos to 16,040.
Of this number, 5,271 are undergoing treatment while 9,722 have already recovered or been discharged from hospitals.
The DFA also reported 20 new recoveries and no new deaths. The death toll stands at 1,047.
“To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos remains at 90,” the DFA said.
“The DFA shall continue to keep track of the status of overseas Filipinos, and facilitate repatriations, …
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