HFMD: 12 child centres closed, 1,378 cases in Malacca

A total of 12 childcare premises were closed after Malacca recorded 1,378 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) as of last Saturday (May 14).

State Health and Anti-Drugs Committee chairperson Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the increase in HFMD cases was reported after the Aidilfitri holidays.

He said this was due to...