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Daily Mirror
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Sam Elliott-Gibbs

Hepatitis outbreak in kids may be linked to lockdown - as doctors warn of 9 symptoms

A new outbreak of hepatitis among children across Britain may be linked to the Covid lockdown - as health chiefs listed the nine most common symptoms parents should not ignore.

At least 169 cases have been reported around the world, with the majority - 114 - reported in the UK. One child has died and 17 more have needed urgent liver transplants.

UK health officials believe a surge in cases may be as a product of pandemic measures, which stopped children in their 'formative' years being exposed to common infections.

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