A fourth child has died from Strep A as the bacterial infection continues to sweep primary schools across the UK
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It comes after the death of a child who contracted Strep A while attending St John's School in Ealing, West London, was confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency . On Thursday the death of another child who had contracted the infection, named as Hanna by family friends, was confirmed by Victoria Primary School in Penarth, Wales.
Muhammad's devastated mum, Shabana Kousar, told Bucks Free Press : "The loss is great and nothing will replace that. He was very helpful around the house and quite adventurous, he loved exploring and enjoyed the forest school, his best day was a Monday and said how Monday was the best day of the week.
A fundraiser has been set up in his memory, which has so far raised over £4,200. Oakridge School and Nursery's headteacher, Stuart Cook, paid tribute to the "wonderful, kind, smiley and energetic boy".
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