DAVAO CITY — The number of Covid-19 infections in the country continues to rise, same as the number of Filipinos abroad with 32 new cases recorded as of Wednesday, April 14, 2020.
The new cases bring the total number to 736, 426 of which are undergoing treatment while 222 have recovered. Death still is at 88
“Today, a total of 32 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, six new recoveries, and no new deaths have been recorded among overseas Filipinos across the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East/Africa,” DFA Assistant Secretary Eduardo Meñez said.
The cases were distributed as Asia Pacific Region – 269, Europe – 237, Middle East/Africa – 87 and Americas at 143.
Meñez said the Department of Foreign Affairs will continue to assist overseas Filipinos who may require help during the global coronavirus crisis.
“Today also marks the 16th consecutive day of DFA’s repatriation efforts since the Covid-19 outbreak. The DFA will tirelessly carry on with its commitment to assist our nationals abroad who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.
The DFA also facilitated the arrival of some 354 Filipino seafarers from Miami, USA. All the seafarers underwent thorough mandatory health inspection by the Department of Health-Bureau of Quarantine upon disembarkation and will be subjected to a 14-day facility quarantine. (with PNA reports)
