No new coronavirus cases, deaths among Filipinos abroad; total stays at 8,679

Sofia Tomacruz

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The Department of Foreign Affairs says it continues to remain vigilant in monitoring the status of Filipinos abroad

OVERSEAS FILIPINOS. Filipino seafarers check in for their repatriation flight to Manila Photo from the DFA

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs reported there were no new coronavirus infections and deaths among Filipinos overseas on Monday, July 6, keeping the total number of confirmed cases at 8,679. 

The death toll due to the disease stayed at 577. 

“While today’s figures can be seen as a positive development, the DFA, together with its foreign service posts, remains vigilant and steadfast in monitoring the status of Filipinos abroad,” the agency said. 

Of the confirmed cases, 2,901 were active cases while 5,201 others already recovered. 

Cases involving Filipinos are spread across 62 countries with the following breakdown:

Asia-Pacific
17 countries included

  • Total: 663
  • Undergoing treatment: 127
  • Recovered or discharged from hospital: 532
  • Deaths: 4

Europe
16 countries included

  • Total: 1,015
  • Undergoing treatment: 472
  • Recovered or discharged from hospital: 449
  • Deaths: 94

Middle East and Africa
22 countries included

  • Total: 6,304
  • Undergoing treatment: 2,183
  • Recovered or discharged from hospital: 3,810
  • Deaths: 311

Americas
6 countries included

  • Total: 697
  • Undergoing treatment: 119
  • Recovered or discharged from hospital: 410
  • Deaths: 168

Of the 8,679 cases, 1,311 have been confirmed by the Philippine Department of Health, which tracks cases based on International Health Regulations from the World Health Organization. 

The Philippines reported 46,333 confirmed cases on Monday, including 1,303 deaths and 12,185 recoveries.

Cases worldwide surged past 11.4 million, while the death toll topped 534,000 fatalities in over 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.