Penang sees 156pc increase in HFMD cases between April 6-15
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Penang sees 156pc increase in HFMD cases between April 6-15
GEORGE TOWN: Penang recorded 579 Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases between April 6 and 12, an increase of 353 cases or 156.2 per cent from the previous week. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Penang sees 150% rise in HFMD cases after Hari Raya
GEORGE TOWN: Penang has reported a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases, with infections rising by over 150% following the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Read full story
GEORGE TOWN – As of the 15th Epidemiology Week (ME) which began from 6 to 12 April 2025, a total of 579 new cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) have been reported in the state. Youth, Sports and Health Exco, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen said that there has been an increase of 353 cases or 156.2 percent compared to the previous week. He...
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