MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday reported 17 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among Filipinos abroad, bringing the total to 2,195.
According to the DFA, there are so far 260 COVID-related deaths recorded, including seven new fatalities from the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East.
Meanwhile, 1,291 are still undergoing treatment while 644 have so far recovered from the disease.
“Based on the reports received today, the DFA confirms that Europe and the Middle East remain as the hotspots of confirmed cases among our nationals abroad,” the DFA said.
“While most recoveries are reported in the Asia and Pacific at 239 cases, and most number of deaths at 142 in the Americas,” it added.
In the Philippines, over 11,000 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed.
Of the number, close to 2,000 have already recovered while 726 have died.