Cagayan de Oro City reported 11 new confirmed cases for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

In today’s press briefing, City Health Officer Dr. Lorraine Nery said the city recorded a total of 11 new confirmed cases as of yesterday evening, all of which are local cases.

With this, the total cumulative cases in the city is now at 3,962.

Out of the cumulative total, 151 are active cases, 53 are currently admitted at Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), 97 outpatients staying at the Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facility (TTMF), and one case under the ROF/LSI category.

Dr. Nery also announced ten new recoveries and no new death today, bringing the total recovery and death cases to 3,623 and 188 respectively.

As of March 15, Region 10 has the highest vaccine utilization rate in the country with Cagayan de Oro contributing much of the data.

Accordingly, current deployment is limited to frontline healthcare workers, who were given the option between CoronaVac or AstraZeneca vaccines.

Watch the full press briefing here:

For ROFs/LSIs, please contact either of the following hotline numbers to notify your arrival from Monday to Sunday 8 AM to 9 PM:

• 0919-068-9770
• 0953-360-5463
• 0965-830-7178

You can also reach out via email at oca.cagayandeoro@gmail.com or message them on Facebook at fb.com/OCA.CdeO. The City will also host an FB Live Support for LSIs every 10 AM to 11 AM or 3 PM to 4 PM. For Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERTS) numbers, check them out here.

Avail the NMMC Teleconsulta services for your medical concerns and consultations. Call them at any of the following numbers below from Mondays to Fridays (except holidays) between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Smart

• 0910 620 1319
• 0910 620 0903
• 0910 620 1076
• 0977 244 0487

Globe

• 0977 244 0490
• 0953 358 3000

—(Source: City Information Office)