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Isobel Frodsham, PA

Child hepatitis cases increase with 11 instances confirmed in Wales

The number of investigated cases of hepatitis among children under 10 in the UK has risen to 111 up to April 20, health officials have confirmed. So far 11 cases have been confirmed in Wales.

Most of the cases of liver inflammation were in children under five though a small number of cases in children over 11 are also being examined, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. Of the confirmed cases 81 live in England, 14 are in Scotland, 11 are in Wales, and five are in Northern Ireland.

The number of children who have required a liver transplant has risen to 10 in the UK. There have been no deaths, the UKHSA added.

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