Lingmethang Primary School in Monggar has reported 47 children with Hand, Foot and Mouth disease, aged between six to 10. Almost all the children are reported to have recovered and will join school next week.
Bikhar Lower Secondary School in Trashigang also reported such cases. In Bumthang, 21 cases were reported.
According to health ministry’s officials, the disease is mild and rarely leads to the complication.
