Govt to look into closing of kindergartens, child care centres to avoid spread OF HFMD


KOTA BHARU: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will examine the need to close kindergartens and child care centres to prevent the spread of the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD).

Its deputy minister, Datuk Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff said the ministry viewed seriously the increase in the HFMD cases as it concerned issues on the safety and health of children.

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