Nine schools closed as HFMD outbreak continues, hygiene is crucial, says Health Minister


PETALING JAYA: Nine schools nationwide have been closed due to the recent hand, foot, mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak.

Seven of the schools are in Sabah while the two schools are located in Penang and Pahang, said Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad in a statement on Saturday (July 28).

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