Rise in HFMD cases in Selangor, Melaka and Negri


SHAH ALAM: A total of 6,748 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) have been reported in Selangor, with the weekly number of cases exceeding the warning level as of May 7, says state Health director Datuk Dr Sha’ari Ngadiman.

He said 4% of these cases were admitted to hospitals for further monitoring and the others received outpatient treatment.

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