Health officials must urgently introduce community testing to combat the increased rates of Strep A this winter, a virologist has warned.
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Strep A: The rare bacteria outbreak in UK schools
We look into the sudden outbreak of Strep A, also known as 'scarlet fever', in schools across the UK. From reported cases to everything you need to know about the bacterial infection, and what you should do to protect yourself and your family.
The mum of two-year-old boy left extremely poorly with Strep A has called on parents to know the symptoms to look out for if their child shows signs …
A 12-year-old boy in in south-east London has died after contracting Strep A. The student at the private Colfe’s School in Lewisham is believed to be …
The parents of a four-year-old on a ventilator with a Strep A infection have said they are living in ‘constant terror’. Camila Rose Burns, from …
A fourth child has died as a result of an outbreak of a rare bacteria known as group A streptococcal struck four primary schools across the …
Health experts have suggested that Covid-19 lockdowns may have laid the groundwork for a rise in strep A. Schools in London, Surrey, Buckinghamshire …
