Latest statistics from the Health Ministry (MOH) showed that the number of cases rose to 1,590 during the last week of April, breaking the four-year high of 1,394 cases seen in the previous week.
Medical professionals Today spoke to felt that the spike in disease transmission could be due to a lack of vigilance among parents and good personal hygiene habits not being practiced.
With many households now having both parents working, Dr Kevin Chua of Drs Chua and Partners also noted that parents are also challenged to make last-minute care arrangements when HFMD strikes.
A MOH spokesperson said inspections have been intensified at pre-schools and spot-checks will be done at enrichment centres. Noting that the reported HFMD cases so far have been mild, the MOH spokesperson added high standards of hygiene are also being reinforced in primary schools and childcare centres.
The Health Promotion Board, which has been reminding the public on spotting HFMD symptoms through media advertisements and text messages, will also be launching educational campaigns on how the spread of HFMD can be controlled.
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