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Dad of Strep A victim says girl, 7, could still be alive if given right medicine

Hanna Roap, from Penarth, south Wales, is one of six children to have died in the UK from Strep A infections and her dad Abul Roap said she could be alive now if she had been given antibiotics

Daily Mirror

Girl, 4, on ventilator with Strep A as dad says 'it's worst thing that can happen'

Camila Rose Burns seemed well and active as she spent last Friday playing and dancing with friends before being struck down over the weekend and ended up fighting for her life by Monday

Daily Mirror

Little girl, 4, fighting for her life in Alder Hey with Strep A

Camila Rose Burns is currently on a ventilator after contracting the infection

Liverpool Echo

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Health bosses issue update as another UK child dies of Strep A

The UK Health Security Agency said currently there is no evidence that a new strain is circulating. In very rare circumstances, the infection can cause serious illness

Nottingham Post

Strep A probed by health experts after deaths of six children and rise in infections

There have now been six Strep A deaths in the UK since September.

Daily Record

Warning as Strep A cases being investigated by health experts after deaths of six young children

Parents have been warned to be on the lookout for symptoms of the infection after a rise in cases

Chronicle Live

Diphtheria case increase reported at Manston asylum centre

A man held at Manston died in hospital on November 19 after crossing the Channel seven days earlier

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Six children have died after contracting Strep A infection, health chiefs say

Health officials probe surge in cases after deaths of six youngsters

Evening Standard

Strep A case confirmed in Merseyside as sixth child dies

The UK Health Security Agency warned anyone displaying symptoms of the disease to seek medical help

Liverpool Echo

Fresh cases of diphtheria reported at Manston asylum centre

A total of 161 migrants were intercepted by the UK authorities crossing the Channel in 14 boats on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Six children have died in UK with Strep A bacterial infection

Health experts have began investigating after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there had been a rise in cases of rare invasive Group A strep this year

Manchester Evening News

Six children now dead from Strep A as number of infections skyrocket

There were 851 cases reported in a week compared with an average of 186 in preceding years

Wales Online

Strep A case confirmed in Greater Manchester as child death toll rises

There has been a confirmed case in one area of Greater Manchester

Manchester Evening News

What is Strep A and what are the symptoms as children die from bacterial infection

Everything you need to know about Strep A - including symptoms, how to stop it spreading, and what to do if you think you or your child has the illness

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The Independent UK

Health experts investigate Strep A cases after six children die

Group A Strep can cause a range of infections, most of which are mild.

The Guardian - UK

Fourth child dies in UK after contracting Strep A infection

Health Security Agency confirms that child in Ealing, west London, has died from bacterial infection

The Independent UK

Strep A outbreak – latest: Fourth child dies from bacterial infection as cases rise

A pupil from St John’s School in Ealing, west London, died

Evening Standard

BQ1 Omicron: Fears new Covid variant in UK could spark surge in cases

A new Covid variant in the UK could fuel a surge in cases and put pressure on the NHS, health bosses have warned.

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The Independent UK

Flu levels continue to rise while vaccine take-up is low among key groups

Infection rates are estimated to be highest among five to 14-year-olds.

The Independent UK

Multiple cases of bacterial infection that killed girl, 6, found at nearby school

A ‘very small number’ either have Strep A or scarlet fever, primary school in Surrey says

The Independent UK

Pandemic ‘has slowed progress towards eliminating new cases of HIV in England’

It comes as a new poll revealed people with HIV still face alarming levels of stigma.

The Guardian - UK

Officials slow to act on Covid contact-tracing warnings, leaked evidence says

Exclusive: Evidence to UK Covid inquiry describes missed chances to improve test-and-trace regime in early days of pandemic

The Independent UK

Home Office ignored warnings on diphtheria weeks before Manston outbreak

Exclusive: Call for public inquiry after authority warned of ‘severe outcomes’ in processing centres and called for vaccinations

Evening Standard

Number of under 5s admitted to hospital with flu jumps 70% in a week

Health officials urge parents to ensure their children receive a booster vaccine

Wales Online

Warning to get children vaccinated after 70% jump in under-5s being hospitalised

Young children are particularly vulnerable and can become seriously ill

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