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The funeral of Stella-Lily McCorkindale, five, who died of Strep A, takes place in Belfast. Getty
The funeral of Stella-Lily McCorkindale, five, who died of Strep A, takes place in Belfast. Getty
Child Strep A deaths in the UK rise to 19 as government admits penicillin shortage
Increase in cases most likely caused by high amount of circulating bacteria and increased social mixing, say health chiefs