4-year-old boy in Bucks dies from Strep A infection

We understand four children have now died from a Strep A infection - including a 4 year old boy from Bucks.

Muhammad Ibrahim Ali went to Oakridge School in High Wycombe - his death was announced by the school on November the 17th.

A spokesperson from there says he was "kind and constantly smiling", and they'll "miss him terribly".

Oakride says its deep cleaned all of its classrooms, and is advising parents to monitor their children's symptoms and to see a GP if they worsen.

Experts say that Strep A infections are mild - and anything more serious is extremely rare.

The school released the following statement:

"Ibrahim was a friendly boy who loved coming to Oakridge School. He had lots of energy and was always active. He particularly loved being outdoors in Forest School. Ibrahim was kind and loved to help his friends. He was constantly smiling."

"We are one big family at Oakridge and will miss him terribly. Everyone has been supporting each other as a result of this tragedy. We have been touched by the response from the Oakridge School Community who have shared their condolences and laid flowers.

"They have also raised over £4000 for charity and for a memorial at the school, so that Ibrahim will always have a place here. The children have had some lovely thoughts about how we can remember and celebrate Ibrahim’s time here at Oakridge. We will miss him dearly.

"The school has been working closely with the Health Security Agency, who have done a thorough risk assessment of the school and we have been following their advice in order to keep everyone safe.

"We have informed parents and been told by medical professionals that the most common infections caused by Group A streptococcus are mild and anything more serious, whilst devastating, is extremely rare. We are advising parents to monitor their children for symptoms and to go to the GP if worried. We have deep cleaned the classrooms."

It comes after three other deaths from Strep A were confirmed in London, Wales and Surrey in the last month.

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