At least thirteen children have been infected with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) at Mallinson Girls School Srinagar, reported a local news agency, Kashmir Dot Com (KDC).

As per the official communication of the District Surveillance Unit, IDSP Srinagar, there has been an outbreak of HFMD at the school and the first case was reported on 9 September in the age group 4-5, reads the report by KDC.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a mild, contagious viral infection common in young children.