Strep A Girl, 7, came home from school with mild cough - day later she was dead from Strep A

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Grieving parents said they are “devastated” after their seven year-old daughter died the day after coming home from school with a mild cough. If it was, then I can’t blame anyone.” open image in gallery Muhammad Ibrahim Ali, four, died from the same infection in November Following Hanna’s passing in Penarth, Wales, the Roap family has been inundated with community support with a large attendance at her funeral on Friday. open image in gallery Camila Rose Burns has also been struck down by Strep A, and is being treated in hospital The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed that scarlet fever cases are higher than typical of this time of year, urging parents to stay vigilant and contact NHS 111 or the GP if symptoms worsen.