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PETALING JAYA : The authorities have identified 35,886 cases of foot-and-mouth disease, said the general director of health, Datuk, Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah
. "Throughout the country, 469 premises have been closed, including 217 daycares, 223 kindergartens, several classes of 27 schools and one school in Penang and Pahang."
"The Ministry held a meeting Interagency on July 19 with supervisors of nurseries, kindergartens and primary schools "
HFMD is a contagious disease caused by viruses, particularly Coxsackie A16 and enterovirus 71, which spread through contact with saliva, blisters or faeces.
Between July 15 and 21, 3,852 cases were reported, while 2,346 cases were reported between July 8 and July 14.
Noor Hisham reported that it was decided that further steps would be taken to improve He stated that the intensification of prevention procedures would imply the increase of cleanliness both inside and out Premises and daily disinfection toys after the end of the school sessions.
"Children will be taught the right methods to wash their hands, they will also need to wash their hands after using the toilet before and after eating and the focus will also be on Proper disposal of garbage, "said Noor Hisham
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