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Strep A: At least 30 children in UK killed by bacterial infection since September

There has been 122 deaths across all age groups in the last four months in England

The Independent UK

Another four children die of Strep A as UK's death toll for under 18s reaches 25

The latest figures show that at least 25 children in England have now died from invasive Strep A

Manchester Evening News

At least 30 children dead in the UK from invasive Strep A disease

The UK Health Security Agency said infections remain rare and the majority of cases continue to be in the over-45s.

The Independent UK

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Four more Strep A deaths as UK toll for under 18s hits 25

New figures from the UK Health Security Agency show 122 deaths across all age groups so far this season

Wales Online

Two children in Scotland die after contracting Strep A infection

While most Strep A cases are fairly mild and easily treated, some can develop into a more serious condition called invasive group A strep.

Edinburgh Live

UK to stop publishing Covid modelling data in new year

Figures were first published by the UKHSA in May 2020

The Independent UK

Mapped: Covid cases in your area as hospitalisations rise by third before Christmas

Infection rates are highest in London, Scotland and the South West, according to the ONS

The Independent UK

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Mapped: Invasive Group A strep cases across Greater Manchester and the UK

What the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) means for our region

Manchester Evening News

Strep A map of suspected cases as Bristol GPs record four 'invasive' infections

Rates of Strep A and scarlet fever remain higher than a typical year

Bristol Post

Strep A infections MAPPED as deaths rise to 94 and watchdog issues warning to parents

The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed there have been 94 deaths from Invasive Group A Streptococcus infections across England between September 12 and December 18

Daily Mirror

Experts issue warning to stay at home if you’re unwell as flu and Covid cases rise

Those who can are eligible for a Covid booster or flu jab are urged to get one in an effort to curb the spread

Manchester Evening News

Avoid elderly this Christmas if you have a cough, NHS warns amid surge in viruses

The UK Health Security Agency has issued advice for Britons

Evening Standard

Brits told not to see elderly relatives at Christmas if you have cough or cold

Health chiefs fear gatherings over the festive period could put the most vulnerable at risk, as hospitalisation rates increase "dramatically" in those aged 75 and over

Daily Mirror

Invasive Group A Strep cases mapped: County Durham hard hit and North East has seen 33 cases this year

Analysis shows where Invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) cases have been reported in 2022

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Nottingham Post

Interactive Strep A map shows all suspected cases in Nottinghamshire

The UKHSA says the number of Strep A infections identified is unusually high for the time of year

The Independent UK

Covid: Britons told to stay at home if unwell in final Christmas warning as cases rise again

Flu patients also on the rise as NHS staff in high pressure period

Manchester Evening News

People with cough or flu told to avoid elderly and vulnerable this Christmas and spend it alone

“Both Covid-19 and flu can cause severe illness or even death for those most vulnerable in our communities"

Manchester Evening News

Strep A kills five more children in England as scarlet fever cases jump

The latest figures show that 21 children under 18 have now died with invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) infections in England since September

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Wales Online

Map shows Strep A cases in England and Wales

UK Health Security Agency confirms there have been 94 deaths from the infection so far this winter

Liverpool Echo

Strep A kills five more children in England as cases soar across country

24 children have now died across the UK after contracting the disease

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as 24 children among UK dead

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

The Independent UK

Diphtheria cases discovered among asylum seekers housed at Humber hotel

The number of diphtheria cases recorded among asylum seekers across the country has reached 67

Evening Standard

‘Small number’ of diphtheria cases reported at hotel housing asylum seekers

UK officials have said the risk to the wider public remains low due to high vaccination rates

The Independent UK

Rising flu admissions sparks warning of more severe season than pre-pandemic

An average of 1,939 people with flu were in hospital each day last week, up 67% on 1,162 the previous week.

The Independent UK

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 24 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

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