DFA: 1 more Filipino abroad gets COVID-19; total now at 16,406

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Sunday reported one new case of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among Filipinos overseas, raising the total tally to 16,406.

The DFA said no new fatalities and recoveries were reported. Total recoveries remained at 10,060, while the death toll was at 1,049.

So far, there are 5,297 active cases undergoing treatment.

The Middle East/Africa remained to be the region with the most number of confirmed COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad at 9,078 with 675 deaths and 4,963 recoveries.

Europe followed with 3,275 infections including 130 fatalities and 2,255 recoveries.

In the Asia Pacific Region, a total of 3,147 Filipinos were infected with the virus. Of the number, 21 have died, while 2,240 have recovered.

The Americas, meanwhile, have recorded 906 cases with 223 fatalities and 602 recoveries. — Ma. Angelica Garcia/BM, GMA News