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

As reported by The Independent, a ‘very small number’ either have Strep A or scarlet fever, primary school in Surrey says

Multiple cases of a bacterial infection that killed a six-year-old child have been found at a neighbouring school.

Two children at Echelford Primary School in Surrey are reported to have Strep A infections, while one other is believed to have developed scarlet fever.

The news comes a week after the unnamed girl from Ashford Church of England Primary School died from a Strep A infection that developed into invasive disease.

Echelford confirmed a ‘very small number’ of pupils had been diagnosed with either scarlet fever or Strep A and that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) had given advice on how to prevent further spread.