SINGAPORE, Aug. 27 -- Health authorities in Singapore are looking into a suspected outbreak of gastroenteritis at PCF Sparkletots Preschool in Mountbatten.

According to a joint statement by the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), 24 pupils and two staff members developed symptoms between August 23 and 25.

All those affected have since recovered and returned to class yesterday. None required hospital treatment.

ECDA said it is keeping a close watch on the situation and is working with the preschool operator to safeguard the children's well-being. The preschool has also been reminded to comply with infection control and food hygiene standards.

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