The number of Indonesians overseas infected with COVID-19 rose to 2,820, as four more new cases were registered within the past 24 hours, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

Amongst the four new cases, two were reported in Britain, one in Kuwait and one in the United Arab Emirates.

Also, five Indonesians abroad were reported to have recovered from COVID-19 within the last 24 hours, bringing the total recoveries to 1,979.

Out of the five new recoveries, four were found in Britain and one in Kuwait.

In addition, 672 Indonesian patients in other countries are still under medical treatment and the death toll remains 169. (Xinhua/NAN)