Penang sees 150% rise in HFMD cases after Hari Raya


GEORGE TOWN: Penang has reported a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases, with infections rising by over 150% following the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

State health committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen revealed that four new HFMD clusters were identified during the 15th epidemiological week (April 6 to April 12).

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