Dr. Jose Chan, Medical Director of Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), in today’s press briefing reported at least 25 PUIs admitted since we received patients, 1 confirmed and expired last Friday, and 9 are awaiting results.

Precautionary Measures against COVID-19. Dr. Lorraine Nery, officer in charge of City Health Office, in today’s press briefing said measures were already taken by CDO COVID-19 Task Force which includes the issuance of Mayor Oscar Moreno’s suspension order of classes in all levels, disinfection of churches, offices including City Hall,…

FOR Northern Mindanao cases. Dr David Mendoza, assistant regional director of DOH 10, in today’s press briefing said the region recorded a total of 35 cumulative cases of Person under Investigation (PUIs) of which 17 were tested negative and 6 are pending results. However, Persons under Monitoring (PUMs) in the…

Mayor Moreno mimando og `temporary closure’ sa malls By Spencer Palen TEMPORARYO'NG ipasirado ang mga `malls’ ug uban pang 'entertainment places/establishments' dinhi sa dakbayan subay sa 'precautionary measures' nga gi-implementar ni Mayor Oscar Moreno isip pagprotehir sa katawhan batok COVID-19. Ang 'temporary closure' ipatuman sugod ugma’ng adlawa, Marso 17, hangtud…

Cagayan de Oro measures on COVID-19 as of March 16, 2020 I.a. Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) admitted at NMMC – 6i. Positive – 1 (died)ii. Pending Result – 6 b. Persons Under Monitoring (PUMs) home quarantine without symptoms – 32 in CDO II. Measures taken by CDO COVID-19 Taskforce a.…

Mag disinfect ta. Giaghat ang tanan ato pud ni buhaton sa atong panimalay, sa atong compound o barangay, sa atong mga workplaces ug lugar ampoanan (place of worship). Isagol sa 9 liters nga tubig ang usa ka litro nga chlorine. Mahimong i-spray or itrapo gamit ang floor mops o trapo…

The virus can easily spread in dense places — in a packed subway car, for example, or at a rally or concert. Social distancing refers to measures that are taken to increase the physical space between people to slow the spread of the virus. Examples include working from home, school…

What do you know about the novel Coronavirus that is causing a health emergency? Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus…

Dr. Ramon Nery, chief of hospital of JR Borja General Hospital, encouraged communities to patronize health centers. He added that JR Borja Hospita is prepared for the surge of possible patients in the Out-Patient department.

Medical officers are already instructed to be in their posts in their respective barangays. Supplies of drugs and medicines will also be made available. - Dr. Lorraine Nery, Officer in Charge City Health Office