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HFMD reaches epidemic level
05:55 AM Jun 03, 2010
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD)
have reached an epidemic level in Singapore.
Last week, the number of cases hit 706.
In March this year, the figures crossed the epidemic level too.
The Ministry of Health said the two seasonal peaks
are usually between March and May, as well as between
October and November. It believes the current situation
is part of the seasonal trend.
No severe case of HFMD has been
reported so far this year.
Satish Cheney
05:55 AM Jun 03, 2010
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD)
have reached an epidemic level in Singapore.
Last week, the number of cases hit 706.
In March this year, the figures crossed the epidemic level too.
The Ministry of Health said the two seasonal peaks
are usually between March and May, as well as between
October and November. It believes the current situation
is part of the seasonal trend.
No severe case of HFMD has been
reported so far this year.
Satish Cheney