MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs reported that another 21 Filipinos abroad tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,922 as of Thursday, May 7.

The confirmed cases include 1,143 who are currently being treated and 557 who have since recovered. 

An additional 7 deaths were recorded in the Americas, pushing to 222 the total number of overseas Filipinos who died due to the disease. 

Cases were spread out across 46 countries. Below is the breakdown per region:  

Asia Pacific
12 countries included

• Total: 373
• Undergoing treatment: 132
• Recovered or discharged from hospital: 239
• Deaths: 2

Europe
16 countries included 

• Total: 612
• Undergoing treatment: 389
• Recovered or discharged from hospital: 150
• Deaths: 73 

 Middle East
12 countries included

• Total: 434
• Undergoing treatment: 379
• Recovered or discharged from hospital: 36
• Deaths: 19 

Americas
6 countries included 

• Total: 503
• Undergoing treatment: 243
• Recovered or discharged from hospital: 132
• Deaths: 128

Of the 1,922 cases, 473 have been confirmed by the Philippine Department of Health, which tracks cases based on International Health Regulations. 

The Philippines counted 10,343 confirmed cases, with 685 deaths and 1,618 recoveries.  

The number of infections worldwide surpassed 3.7 million while over 260,000 people have died across 195 countries and territories. – with a report from Agence France-Presse/Rappler.com