Strep A

Flu, Covid, Strep A levels spark 'stay at home' and face mask guidance.

Fresh 'stay at home' and face mask guidance issued as children return to school

Scarlet Fever symptoms include a sore throat, headache and fever with a characteristic fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel. (PA)

Scarlet Fever symptoms include a sore throat, headache and fever with a characteristic fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel. (PA)

Strep A and Scarlet Fever: How are they connected as UK cases rise

Strep A and Scarlet Fever cases. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

Strep A and Scarlet Fever cases. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

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Where Strep A and scarlet fever cases have been found across the North East

New data released by the UK Health Security Agency shows 13 of the 15 children have died in England since September

New data released by the UK Health Security Agency shows 13 of the 15 children have died in England since September

15 children in the UK have now died from Strep A illness

Joanne Rutter (L) and her son Hayden, 15, who came down with scarlet fever.

Joanne Rutter (L) and her son Hayden, 15, who came down with scarlet fever.

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County Durham mum's warning to fellow parents as son bedridden with scarlet fever

St Peter's Elwick CofE Primary School in Hartlepool. Picture: GOOGLE

St Peter's Elwick CofE Primary School in Hartlepool. Picture: GOOGLE

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Two cases of Strep A confirmed at North East school as parents issued guidance

Downing Street said any parents concerned about Strep A symptoms in their children should contact the NHS

Downing Street said any parents concerned about Strep A symptoms in their children should contact the NHS

Downing Street urges parents to be on the lookout as Strep A infections rise