The public has been told to wash their hands with soap and use hand sanitiser to check the spread of HFMD. — Bernama
SIBU: Incidences of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) are on the rise in the Sibu division with 73 cases reported from July 8 to Aug 11 this year, compared to just 29 cases over the corresponding period in 2017.
A statement from the state Health Department yesterday said the figure represented an increase of 151.7%.
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