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A primary school pupil in Wales has died from Strep A, following the death of a six-year-old from the same infection in England last week.
The death of the Victoria Primary School pupil in Penarth was confirmed today by the school as having happened earlier this week, as well as Vale of Glamorgan Council, the Mirror reported.
'Earlier this week, it was confirmed that a pupil from Victoria Primary School had tragically passed away after contracting Strep A,' according to a joint statement published by the Mirror.
'Both the school and council would like to pass on their heartfelt condolences to the family at this incredibly difficult time.
Ashford Church of England Primary School in England, where a death was reported of a six-year-old pupil from Strep A last week
'Support is being provided to staff and pupils by the council's team of educational psychologists and information from Public Health Wales has been circulated to parents where appropriate.
'It is unlikely that other pupils will be
