Following on from several recent media releases regarding cases of Invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) in schools the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an update (at the link below) with helpful information.  The link includes all the latest advice and information. 

Also for your assistance a very helpful fact sheet more recently issued by Surrey County Council/UKHSA/NHS has been added to our Letters section on the website.

UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)