Fukuoka Prefecture Medical Association has announced that the region is experiencing the 11th wave of COVID-19, marked by a sharp increase in cases. The association emphasized the importance of adhering to basic infection prevention measures such as handwashing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Despite the higher transmission rate of the current strain, symptoms remain mild, with a low severity rate. The association also reported a significant outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease among children, reaching the second-highest level in a decade. Source: NHK
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