Preschools, children's attractions step up cleaning protocols as HFMD cases rise
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease are up in Singapore over the past few weeks. They hit a high of 50 a day last month, which is nearly three-fifths more than the same period last year. Some preschools, as well as children's attractions, are stepping up measures because the virus typically infects children. As Sherlyn Seah finds out, the hot and rainy weather could be behind the surge.
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease are up in Singapore over the past few weeks. They hit a high of 50 a day last month, which is nearly three-fifths more than the same period last year. Some preschools, as well as children's attractions, are stepping up measures because the virus typically infects children. As Sherlyn Seah finds out, the hot and rainy weather could be behind the surge.
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