HealthHand, foot and mouth disease cases rise 1.5-fold, warning level exceeded in 27 prefectures

Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, which mainly infects children and causes rashes on the hands, feet and mouth, have risen to 1.5 times the previous week’s level. Warning thresholds have been exceeded in 27 of Japan’s prefectures. Experts say infections could increase further and urge people to thoroughly follow preventive measures such as handwashing.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-07-14 05:40Original