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Chiara Fiorillo

Child dies from Strep A in UK as death toll hits 190 and health officials issue warning

Another child has died from Strep A in the UK, it's been confirmed, with health officials warning that cases are rising in the elderly.

The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals 190 people have died from the condition in England so far this season.

The figure includes 30 children under 18. In the 2017 to 2018 season, there were 355 deaths in total across the season, including 27 deaths in children under 18.

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