Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Five-year-old at Belfast elementary school is eighth illness victim

BELFAST

Belfast’s fifth-grader is the ninth child to die from Strep A. Black Mountain Primary School wrote a message to parents. They sent condolences to his family and friends. Belfast’s fifth-grader is the ninth child to die from Strep A. Black Mountain Primary School wrote a message to parents on Friday about the P2 student’s “tragic … Read more

Less mixing due to COVID could increase Strep A infections

COVID

Less mingling between youngsters due to the epidemic may have lowered Strep A immunity. More youngsters than usual have died from the bacterial infection. Most Strep A instances are mild and involve scarlet fever. Less mingling between youngsters due to the epidemic may have lowered Strep A immunity, an expert says. More youngsters than usual … Read more