Malaysia MOH: No school in Selangor closed due to HFMD

The Malaysian Ministry of Health is demystifying allegations that there are 51 closed schools in a Selangor district because of foot-and-mouth disease. They say on the basis of the surveillance carried out by the Ministry of Health for 2018, until now there is no school closure or class in schools in the US. Selangor state due to hand infection, foot-and-mouth disease. It was found that only two (2) HFMD clusters were reported in two (2) different schools and that the two schools or classes of the school were NOT CLOSED

As of 19 July, health officials have reported 33,425 cases of foot-and-mouth disease nationally, or against 27 296 cases reported at the end of June . Most states showed an increase in cases in 2018 compared to 2017 for the same period except Sabah and Sarawak.

Health officials say that the number of MMPB cases should continue to increase. to doctors for advice and treatment. The HFMD is a disease that must be identified to health under the 1988 Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act. For 2018, no deaths due to HFMD or enterovirus 71 (EV71) have been reported to date. in Malaysia.

It is advisable for people, especially parents, nurseries and kindergartens and teachers to practice the practice of personal hygiene and the environment, including the washing of hands of children and students. In addition to screening at the entrance of nurseries, kindergarten, kindergarten and school (babysitting), parents should also play a role in checking the # 39, child each morning before being sent to the centers. If the child has signs or symptoms of the disease, it is advisable to take him to a nearby health center. If the child is symptomatic, do not allow him to attend a study site or visit a public place to avoid the transmission of infections to other children.