Cagayan de Oro City reported 55 new confirmed cases for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

In today’s press briefing, City Health Officer Dr. Lorraine Nery said the city logged 55 new confirmed cases as of 10 PM yesterday, 27 of which are local cases with known links, eight local APORs, 19 local index cases, and one death.

With this, the city has a total cumulative of 5,112 COVID-19 cases.

Out of the total cumulative, 608 are active cases, 144 are currently admitted at Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), 461 outpatients staying at the Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facility (TTMF), and three cases under the ROF/LSI category.

Dr. Nery also announced 17 new recoveries and two deaths, bringing the total recovery and death cases to 4,282 and 222 respectively.

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

Dr. Nery announced a brief update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for the priority target population of Senior Citizens. Yesterday, the vaccination team jabbed 1,118 individuals from the vaccination sites JR Borja Hospital and SM premier.

The vaccination team aims to jab 1,000 vaccinees per day, which will still depend on the vaccine allocation from the Department of Health (DOH),

Meanwhile, the second dose vaccine rollout is scheduled to start tomorrow until the next for four days, Dr. Nery said.

She, however, urged those who will receive the second dose to wait for the text message that would confirm the date and venue of their next jab from the Data Management Team.

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

Globe

• 0977 244 0487
• 0977 244 0490
• 0953 358 3000

JRBGH e-Konsulta numbers available from Mondays to Fridays (except holidays) between 9 AM to 3 PM:

Call/Text

• 0926-063-6242
• 0953-359-4762 (viber)

—(Source: City Information Office)

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