MANILA, Philippines – The number of Filipinos abroad found positive for the coronavirus grew to 8,506 as of Wednesday, July 1, after the Department of Foreign Affairs reported 32 new cases.  

There were an additional 5 deaths, bringing the death toll to 554. 

The confirmed cases include 2,821 Filipinos undergoing treatment and 5,131 who already recovered from the disease. 

“As more and more Filipinos affected by COVID-19 seek the government’s assistance for repatriation, the DFA remains committed to fulfilling its mandate of assisting our nationals, in partnership with with host countries, and ensuring their safe return whenever possible,” the agency said.  

Cases were spread across 60 countries, with the following breakdown of cases per region: 

Asia-Pacific
17 countries included 

• Total: 606
• Undergoing treatment: 80
• Recovered or discharged from hospital: 523
• Deaths: 3

Europe
16 countries included 

• Total: 1,009
• Undergoing treatment: 469
• Recovered or discharged from hospital: 446
• Deaths: 94

Middle East and Africa
21 countries included 

• Total: 6,196
• Undergoing treatment: 2,120
• Recovered or discharged from hospital: 3,787
• Deaths: 289

Americas
6 countries included 

• Total: 695
• Undergoing treatment: 152
• Recovered or discharged from hospital: 375
• Deaths: 168

Of the 8,506 cases, 1,361 have been confirmed by the Philippine Department of Health, which tracks cases based on International Health Regulations from the World Health Organization. 

Tthe Philippines recorded over 38,511 confirmed coronavirus cases, including 1,270 deaths and  10,438 recoveries.

Cases worldwide surged past 10.5 million, while the death toll surpassed 511,000 fatalities in over 190 countries and territories. – Rappler.com