HFMD cases rose with easing of Covid curbs, say health experts


Elill Easwaran

A GP checks up on children in his surgery. As Covid-19 restrictions ease, medical experts are warning of a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease cases. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 20, 2022.

THE growing number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) among children in Malaysia is largely attributed to the loosening of the Covid-19 restrictions,  health experts said.

They said children are now allowed to socialise with the lifting of health curbs.


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