HFMD cases in Negeri Sembilan up 25-fold

The Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) outbreak in Negeri Sembilan has recorded a 25-fold increase, or 1,446 cases as of yesterday compared to the same period last year.

State Health, Environment, Cooperatives and Consumerism Committee chairperson S Veerapan said Seremban recorded the highest number of cases at 834, followed by Port Dickson (184), Jempol and Rembau (140 cases each), Kuala Pilah (66), Tampin (53) and Jelebu (29).

“The total number of outbreaks in Negeri Sembilan this year is...