The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed an enterovirus-71 case involving a 19-month-old girl, bringing this year's total cases to 12.

She developed a fever and rash over her limbs on May 17 and has since recovered without hospitalisation. Those in contact with her at home are asymptomatic. However, her creche recorded 18 hand-foot-mouth disease cases (including this one) from May 7 to 26.

The centre called on people to take precautions against infection and maintain good personal and environmental hygiene.

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