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Strep A death of eighth UK child as Number 10 urges caution

The school attended by the child is 'absolutely devastated'

Wales Online

Strep A death toll rises to eight British children as school confirms 'devastating' loss

It was announced today that another child has died in Hampshire and subsequently been diagnosed with an invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) infection, the eighth young Brit to die in recent weeks

Daily Mirror

Strep A and Scarlet fever symptoms as warnings issued over illnesses

According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), at least six children have died with parents now being warned to be on the look out for symptoms. Here's what you should know.

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Downing Street urges parents to be 'on the lookout' for Strep A symptoms as cases rise

At least six children in the UK have died from an invasive form of the bacterial infection in recent months

Chronicle Live

Radon map shows parts of UK with highest exposure risks

The UK Health Security Agency recommends that home owners, landlords and business owners test levels of radon if they fall in an affected area

Wales Online

UK weather: Freezing temperatures this week will cause health issues, experts warn

Temperatures will plunge below zero this week with the freezing weather so cold there could be ‘serious consequences’, health chiefs warned on Monday.

Evening Standard

Cold weather alert issued in England as lows of -10C possible

Health agency warns of frost and wintry showers across UK from Wednesday as Arctic airmass hits

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GPs told to give kids antibiotics if they suspect youngsters have killer Strep A

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged medics to take "low threshold" after the deadly infection was linked to the deaths of seven children including a 12-year-old in South London

Daily Mirror

Exact temperature homes should be as Met Office warns of Arctic blast of snow and ice

The UK Health Security Agency has also issued a warning for those whose health could be negatively impacted by the abnormal cold weather

Manchester Evening News

Met Office forecast temperatures to fall to -10C as severe warning issued

The level three, or amber, cold weather alert was issued on Monday morning and warns of severe conditions in England between 6pm on Wednesday and 9am on Monday, December 12

Wales Online

Strep A symptoms in children: All the signs you need to know from sore throat to fever

The Strep A infection is usually mild with symptoms ranging from a sore throat and headache along with a fine, pinkish or red body rash and more serious scarlet fever

Daily Mirror

Strep A symptoms explained as Scotland cases spike in adults and kids

An alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency, as hundreds of cases of Strep A or Scarlet fever have been recorded by health officials in Scotland over the last two weeks.

Edinburgh Live

What to do if you think your child has Strep A

Cases of scarlet fever have spiked as a result of Strep A infections

The Independent UK

Seventh child reported to have died after contracting Strep A

During the last high season for Group A Strep infection (2017 to 2018) there were 4 deaths in children under 10 in the equivalent period

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Manchester Evening News

Seventh child reported to have died from Strep A as parents warned of signs and symptoms

The UKHSA has issued a rare alert warning parents of the symptoms

Liverpool Echo

Mum fears house is making children sick, Strep A signs and jailed this week

Liverpool ECHO latest headlines on Monday, December 5

The Independent UK

Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as another child dies after contracting Strep A infection

Liverpool Echo

Parents asked to look out for Strep A signs and symptoms

The bacteria can cause a life-threatening illness called invasive Group A Streptococcal disease

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Daily Mirror

Doctors 'terrified' of missing signs of Strep A as at least 6 children die in UK

A 12-year-old secondary school pupil in Lewisham, South East London, and a nursery-age lad from Ealing, West London, are among the latest victims of Strep A

The Guardian - UK

Strep A: fears NHS will struggle to cope as seventh child reported to have died

Nadhim Zahawi says parents should look out for symptoms of infection, such as fever, headache or skin rash

The Independent UK

Boy, 12, dies from Strep A infection as parents warned to be vigilant

Lewisham boy latest to fall victim to bacterial illness after a spike in cases in recent weeks

Manchester Evening News

Huge fundraising campaign for 'poorliest girl in England' in hospital with Strep A

'Dean and Kaye would like to thank every single person for their prayers, care and love at this heart-breaking time'

Daily Record

Mum's warning to parents after daughter struck down with Strep A

Laura Rooney told parents to be vigilant for signs of the potentially deadly infection after her daughter was diagnosed as a result of it.

Evening Standard

Strep A: Eighth child dies with infection as London ‘tragedy’ is confirmed

The UKHSA confirmed the death of the 12-year-old boy, who attended Colfe’s school in Lewisham, as an eighth child was reported to have died of a Strep A infection

Manchester Evening News

Four-year-old from Bolton in hospital with Strep A 'poorliest girl in whole of England'

Camila Rose Burns is on a ventilator 'being kept alive' at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

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