Kota Kinabalu: Forty-four childcare centres were ordered closed by the Health Department due to the outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD).
These were from 7,658 childcare centres inspected throughout the state.
Community Development and People's Wellbeing Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said the 44 premises have been ordered closed for cleaning.
"Premises certified clean will be allowed to reopen," Shahelmey was reported as saying at an event in Kota Kinabalu today.
The minister urged parents, school administrations and parent-teacher associations to ensure a clean environment and practices at their premises.
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