THERE is not outbreak on hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Metro Manila but its cases are rising, said the Health department on Tuesday.
DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said there is no declaration of an outbreak yet.
She said there were 155 HFMD cases recorded in the National Capital Region (NCR) from October to December 6, and most of them are children aged 11 and below.
She also pointed out that there were no deaths reported during the period.
“We are seeing an increase in cases kapag tinignan natin for these past weeks ng hand, foot, and mouth disease, pero wala pa tayong trigger o wala pa tayong enough basis for our local governments to declare outbreaks in their areas,” Vergeire said at a press conference.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), HFMD is a common infectious disease that most often affects children. Its common symptoms include fever, painful sores in the mouth, and a rash with blisters on hands, feet and buttocks.
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