Eight British children have now died after contracting Strep A, with the latest death leaving pupils and family 'devastated'.
It was announced today that another child has tragically passed away in Hampshire. Following tests in the wake of their death, the youngster was diagnosed with an invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) infection.
They attended Morelands Primary School in Crookhorn Lane, in Waterlooville.