Ashford bacteria outbreak: Primary school pupil dies with infection

Ashford bacteria outbreak: Primary school pupil dies with infection A child has died and another has been taken to hospital after a bacteria outbreak at a primary school in Surrey.

The pupils at the Ashford Church of England Primary School are believed to be in the same year group.

The UK Health Security Agency said the children caught the invasive group A streptococcal infection (iGAS). Pupils and staff at the school are being prescribed antibiotics. BBC News

See also:

• Community in ‘shock’ over death of child, 6, in school Strep A outbreak The Independent