Decrease in HFMD cases
SIBU: The movement control order (MCO) and strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) implemented by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19 has also contributed to the reduction of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) here by 55 percent this year. Sibu Division Health Officer Dr Teh Jo Hun said as of August 9, 568 […]
Are hand sanitisers the best solution?
By Sakini Mohd Said & Melati Mohd Ariff KUALA LUMPUR: The overwhelming demand for hand sanitisers in view of the new coronavirus outbreak has led to many pharmacies running out of stock. However, the question is, do people really need to use this cleansing agent to protect themselves against the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)? Allaying […]
