Filipinos abroad with COVID-19 now at 9,893 with 15 new cases —DFA

The number of Filipinos abroad who have tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increased to 9,893 on Saturday after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported 15 new infections.

Nineteen more patients have also recovered from the illness, bringing the total to 5,842 while three more fatalities brought the death toll to 725.

“Compared to last week’s percentages, the total number of Filipinos who have recovered from COVID-19 slightly decreased to 59.09 percent of the total confirmed cases,” the DFA said.

“[T]hose who are under treatment increased to 33.62 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of fatalities among COVID-19-affected Filipinos abroad remains at seven percent,” it added.

At present, there are 3,326 patients undergoing treatment.

Based on data from the DFA, there are a total of 1,064 cases in the Asia and the Pacific region with 349 patients undergoing treatment. A total of 707 recoveries and eight fatalities have been recorded in the region.

The Middle East or Africa has, meanwhile, reported a total of 6,892 cases with 2,326 patients undergoing treatment, 4,122 recoveries, and 444 fatalities.

In Europe, there are a total of 1,146 cases. Of this, 492 patients are undergoing treatment, 559 have recovered, and 95 have succumbed to the illness.

Meanwhile, there are a total of 791 cases in the Americas. Meanwhile, patients undergoing treatment were recorded at 159, recoveries at 454, and the death toll at 178. -MDM, GMA News