Two under-10s have died with strep A in Scotland, officials say

Public Health Scotland says it is aware of seven deaths of people with strep A between 3 October and 25 December

Two children aged under 10 in Scotland have died with strep A infections since 3 October, Public Health Scotland has said.

The organisation said it was aware of seven deaths among invasive group A streptococcal infections (iGAS) cases between 3 October and 25 December.