DFA records 11, 559 COVID-19 cases of OFWs with 'slight increase' in recoveries

The number of Filipinos abroad who have been infected with COVID-19 has risen to 11,559, with new cases recorded on Saturday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. 

Meanwhile, total recoveries and fatalities remained at 7,478 and 834, respectively, with no new reports. 

At present, there are 3,247 patients that are currently being treated. 

Compared to last week’s percentages, the total number of COVID-19 fatalities and those under treatment slightly decreased to 7.22 percent and 28.09 percent, respectively,

the DFA said. 

Meanwhile, recoveries saw a slight increase to 64.69%,

it added. 

DFA data showed that 1,888 cases in Asia and 559 in Pacific region are still undergoing treatment. A total of 1,320 patients in the region have recovered and nine have died. 

Meanwhile, in Middle East or Africa, there were 7,530 cases recorded. Among this, 2,329 were still undergoing treatment while 4,652 have recovered and 549 have gave in to the illness. 

Furthermore, Europe has reported a total of 1,311 cases with 228 patients undergoing treatment. Recoveries and fatalities in the region were recorded at 986 and 97, respectively. 

Lastly, a total of 830 cases were recorded in the Americas with 131 patients undergoing treatment, 520 recoveries, and 179 fatalities.