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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca McCurdy

NHS can adequately deal with increasing Strep A infections, says Yousaf

PA Wire

Scotland’s health service is “adequately able” to deal with infections of Strep A despite warnings of an increase in cases, Humza Yousaf has said.

The Health Secretary has reassured families amid a surge in cases of the illness, with at least nine children reportedly dying after contracting it in the UK.

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