The number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases saw a 14 per cent spike, even as efforts have been stepped up to curb the current epidemic.
The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) latest statistics showed that the number of cases rose to 1,590 during the last week of April, breaking the four—year high of 1,394 cases seen in the previous week.
Inspections have been intensified at pre—schools and spot checks will be done at enrichment centres, said MOH.
Noting that the reported HFMD cases so far have been mild, a MOH spokesperson added high standards of hygiene are also being reinforced in primary schools and childcare centres.
Credits: Yahoo! News
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