The HFMD virus found on supermarket trolley handlebars, child rides in Penang: reports

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PENANG: The main cause of the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Penang was identified as contact with supermarket handlebars and children's rides in shopping malls.

Daily Monday (23 July), investigations by officials revealed that toys and chairs were also the leading causes of death

In a letter from the Southwest District Health Unit, the authorities advised shopping centers to disinfect these items and the number of FMD cases has decreased. for three consecutive days since last Thursday Although the cumulative number of cases is still high, according to Dr. Afif Bahardin, the state of health, agriculture and agribusiness and rural development chair the committee.

He said that there were 78 cases recorded this Thursday, which fell back to 52 on Friday and 51 the next day

"Despite the decline in new cases, the cumulative number remains high, at 2 341 cases as of July 21, compared to 1,099 cases Afif said that 30 premises remained closed, involving 10 children's gardens, seven nurseries, six elementary schools, six preschool classes and a daycare. [19659006HeaddedthatnineHFMDsremainedclosedatthesametimelastyearhoweverthestatehealthdepartmentdoesnotplantoclosepublicplaygroundsandrecreationcenters

In addition, he responded to the claims circulating on the social media of the deaths of HFMD., stating that he had not yet such a claim. confirmation pending a mortality review by the health department, Star's online report. [19659006] In an update on Tuesday, officials said that there were 3,852 cases reported last week – an increase of 64.2% cumulatively, 35,886 cases have been reported since the beginning of the year, with 469 schools closed to date, including 217 nurseries, 223 kindergartens or preschools and several classrooms of 27 schools.

In total, 1,077 preschool students were affected between July 12 and July 23, told News News channel, Malaysian vice minister of education, Teo Nie Ching. Of these students, 178 came from the state of Johor.

The Ministry of Health ordered the closure of three preschools in Johor last week, the New Straits Times reported, although no primary schools have been commissioned to date.

Other parts of Malaysia also reported a high number of MMPB cases, with Melaka recording last week an almost 50% increase in the number of cases since the beginning of the year.

HFMD is a viral infection According to the Singapore Department of Health, young children under five are more likely to be affected by nasal discharge, saliva, feces, and liquids. of the rash of an infected person. It can also spread through contact with contaminated objects and surfaces.

– Channel News Asia