The novel coronavirus pandemic has claimed so far the lives of 37 diaspora Palestinians living abroad and infected 760 others, said the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Wednesday.

According to the Ministry, the highest number of deaths and infected cases is recorded among Palestinians in America, with 27 deaths and 505 confirmed cases.

Spain came next with three deaths while Canada had today its first case of death among its Palestinian community in Alberta.

A total of 196 Palestinian patients have recovered from the virus worldwide so far.

Up to now, 2,032,641 people have tested positive for COVID-19 worldwide. The death toll stands at 129,842.