13 HFMD Cases Detected In N. Sembilan, Hospitals On Alert

SEREMBAN, March 29 (Bernama) -- Thirteen cases of the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) were detected in Negeri Sembilan from January to last Monday, said State Health Director Datuk Dr Rosnah Ismail.
She said nine were detected in Seremban, three in Jempol and one in Tampin.
The situation was not alarming unlike in Sarawak but all hospitals, medical centres and government clinics statewide had been told to be on alert, she told Bernama, here Wednesday.
"So far, no child care centres and kindergartens have been ordered to close because the situation is under control," she said.
She advised all crèches to ensure cleanliness of their premises.
The disease is caused by virus that can be found in children's excrement and can be infectious, she said.
Dr Rosnah also advised the public to immediately send their children for treatment if they showed symptoms of HFMD like having fever and rashes.
As of last Sunday, Sarawak recorded 6,718 HFMD cases including eight deaths since it was detected in Sibu last month.