Infections caused by Strep A, or Group A Streptococcus (GAS), include the skin infection impetigo, scarlet fever and strep throat.

Source: https://www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/national/23887369.strep-tests-launching-tesco-pharmacies-help-combat-winter-shortages/?ref=rss

Queensland has also reported a shocking lead in Strep A cases with nine deaths recorded in 2022.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11616285/Antibiotics-crisis-strikes-Australia-361-medications-short-supply.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

'Twindemic' and Strep A crises may have PEAKED: 'Flu-nami' admissions fall for first time this winter,.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11622825/Outrage-Tory-MP-Andrew-Bridgen-compares-Covid-vaccine-roll-HOLOCAUST.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

We also had to deal with rising cases of Strep A and other respiratory viruses which has caused significant demand on services.

Source: https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/ae-crisis-warnings/

What is Strep A infection?

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1720912/Teenager-dies-contracting-Strep-A