Outbreak of salmonella and stomach flu: Number of sick children rises to 68

Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse@Newton said it expects investigations by the authorities to conclude by the end of next week. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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SINGAPORE - The pre-school in Newton that saw an outbreak of salmonella and stomach flu among its pupils has closed its kitchen temporarily as eight more children have fallen ill since Wednesday (Dec 9).

This brings the total tally of infected children to 68, two of whom are hospitalised, said Kiddiwinkie Preschool @ Newton in an e-mail to parents on Friday, which The Straits Times has seen.

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