27 October 2000

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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE BY:
MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SPORTS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

HFMD: ALL RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

              All remaining restrictions placed on places where children below 5 years of age gather will be lifted with effect from Monday, 30 October 00. This means that all wading pools in schools, public swimming pools and condominiums and play areas in fast food centres, fast food outlets, etc can re-open their services.

2            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.

3            The HFMD Taskforce will continue its vigilance and keep a close watch on the development of any new HFMD cases.

4            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.

5            All doctors are reminded to continue notifying all cases of HFMD, by fax, phone or email to:

              The Commissioner of Public Health
              Fax: 67348287, 67319368
              Tel: 67319181, 67319359, 67319761
              Email: CHOW_chui_yin@env.gov.sg

6            The Taskforce takes this opportunity to once again thank all operators of pre-school and childcare services, the management of the various pre-school and childcare facilities, doctors, and parents for their cooperation and understanding.

ISSUED ON: 27 OCT 00

NEWS RELEASE NO: 138 / 2000