The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed three cases of Enterovirus-71 infection involving three boys aged between one and 15, bringing the year's total to 73.

A one-year-old boy developed fever, oral ulcers and rash on his hands and feet on July 2. He attended the Caritas Medical Centre's Accident & Emergency Department and was later transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital July 4. He was discharged July 7.

A three-year-old boy developed oral ulcers and rashes on his hands and feet on July 2. He sought medical treatment from a private doctor and no hospitalisation was required. Four children at the nursery he attended also had symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease. All had received medical treatment without hospitalisation.