The HFMD Taskforce has been monitoring the situation closely and is satisfied that the situation is back to normal. The number of HFMD cases reported over the past couple of weeks has been decreasing steadily. Over the past 7 days, the daily number of cases averaged 28. There were only 14 notifications with onset on 25 Oct 2000. As at 12 noon on 27 October 2000, only 4 cases are in hospital.
All cases are in mild and stable condition.
The HFMD Taskforce will continue its vigilance and keep a close watch on the development of any new HFMD cases. Parents are reminded not to send their children to school if they are unwell and preschool centre operators should continue to be vigilant and be on the lookout for children who are unwell and to isolate them.