A child from a Welsh primary school has died after contracting the invasive Strep A infection. The death of the pupil, from Victoria Primary School in Penarth, has been confirmed by the school and Vale of Glamorgan Council.
In a joint statement the school and the council said: "Earlier this week it was confirmed that a pupil from Victoria Primary School had tragically passed away after contracting Strep A. Both the school and council would like to pass on their heartfelt condolences to the family at this incredibly difficult time.
"Support is being provided to staff and pupils by the council’s team of educational psychologists and information from Public Health Wales has been circulated to parents where appropriate. It is unlikely that other pupils will be affected by the illness and severe symptoms are extremely rare.
