GEORGE TOWN: A total of 5,335 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) were recorded in the state, from the beginning of this year to the 36th epidemiological week (ME) (36/2023), which ends on Sept 9.
State Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi said this was a 15% drop compared with the same period last year and, based on statistics, the majority of HFMD cases in Penang are among children aged six and below, which is 4,298 cases, or 80.6%.
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