Strep A outbreak: Sixteenth child dies in Sussex with suspected infection

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A pupil at a school in Sussex has died after suffering a suspected infection of the invasive strain of Strep A.

The child's age and gender were not released, however Hove Park School is a secondary school, meaning the child would be over 11.Alistair Hill, Alistair Hill, director of public health at Brighton and Hove City Council, said:"We are working with the UK Health Security Agency and Hove Park School following the death of a pupil who attended the school.

"We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and the whole school community who will all be deeply affected by the very tragic loss of this young child, and we are providing our support to them at this incredibly sad time.

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