Parents of children with Strep A who have died or are battling for their lives have told others to act immediately if they spot any symptoms.
Cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi urged parents to look out for signs of streptococcus A which has been linked to the deaths of seven children in recent weeks.
The latest fatality to emerge was on Saturday when it was reported a 12-year-old school pupil from south London had died after catching the winter bug.
