A second child has died from the same infection that killed a six-year-old last week, which has sparked calls for an investigation
Victoria Primary School pupil in Penarth, near Cardiff, confirmed today that the child died earlier this week
"Both the school and council would like to pass on their heartfelt condolences to the family at this incredibly difficult time."Dr Ardiana Gjini, consultant in communicable disease control for Public Health Wales, said: "Public Health Wales is working with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and the Vale of Glamorgan Council following the death of a pupil at Victoria Primary School, Penarth.
Although it is unlikely that their child will be affected by iGAS infection, relevant individuals are being advised that they should familiarise themselves with the symptoms and what to do if these symptoms occur.'Contracting iGAS disease from a contact is very rare.
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