Over 700 Filipinos overseas positive for coronavirus

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Over 700 Filipinos overseas positive for coronavirus

AFP

The Department of Foreign Affairs reports that the number of Filipinos who died due to the disease now stands at 88

MANILA, Philippines – The number of overseas Filipinos infected with coronavirus grew to 704 cases, with 44 new cases recorded overnight as of Tuesday, April 14. 

The Department of Foreign Affairs said that of those infected, 400 were currently receiving treatment while 216 have recovered. The confirmed cases included 4 new deaths in Europe and the Americas, bringing the death toll to 88. 

The DFA gave assurances that its embassies and consulates were actively coordinating with local health authorities and agencies where Filipinos were affected. 

“(Embassies and consulates) remain steadfast in its commitment to attending to the needs of our kababayan affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” DFA said.

Cases were spread out across 41 countries. 

Below is the breakdown of cases per region: 

Asia Pacific
12 countries included

  • Total: 258
  • Undergoing treatment: 99
  • Recovered or discharged from hospital: 158
  • Deaths: 1

Europe
13 countries included

  • Total: 221
  • Undergoing treatment: 170
  • Recovered or discharged from hospital: 18
  • Deaths: 33

Middle East
12 countries included

  • Total: 86
  • Undergoing treatment: 77
  • Recovered or discharged from hospital: 4
  • Deaths: 5 

Americas
4 countries included

  • Total: 139
  • Undergoing treatment: 54
  • Recovered or discharged from hospital: 36
  • Deaths: 49

Of the 704 cases, 318 have been confirmed by the Philippine Department of Health, which tracks cases based on International Health Regulations.

The Philippines has counted 5,223 coronavirus cases as of Tuesday, including 335 deaths and 295 recoveries. 

The worldwide death tally due to the disease neared 120,000 while over 1.9 million have been infected across 190 countries and territories. – Rappler.com

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Sofia Tomacruz

Sofia Tomacruz covers defense and foreign affairs. Follow her on Twitter via @sofiatomacruz.