Manila: Two Filipinos died due to COVID-19 in India, and at least 17 others have contracted the coronavirus as infections spiked, according to the Philippine ambassador.
Speaking from New Delhi, Ramon Bagatsing, Jr. said the Philippine Embassy in India is closed until May 17, 2021 because of the lockdown. However, assistance is being offered remotely and they are keeping in touch with the Filipino community in the country.
Repatriation
The envoy, however, told local media that the embassy will help repatriate Filipino citizens who want to return home when commercial flights resume — or when there are enough passengers for a chartered repatriation flight.