Mystery surrounds how more than 100 children in the UK have suffered from a hepatitis condition. Eight of the children have been so ill they have needed liver transplants.
In the latest update, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said a further 34 cases of the sudden liver inflammation have been identified, bringing the total across the UK to 108. So far 79 of the affected youngsters are in England, 14 are in Scotland and the remainder are in Wales and Northern Ireland.
All the children affected presented to health services between January 2022 and April 12 2022. The UKHSA said Covid-19 vaccines were not causing the cases as none of the children had had a jab.
