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Scarlet fever

Adults have been warned to stay at home when feeling unwell or wear face coverings in public spaces in order to stem the spread of illness,

Adults told to ‘stay home’ and ‘wear face coverings’ if unwell Rahmah Ghazali

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high Patrick Hollis

Peter Andre reveals daughter has scarlet fever amid Strep A outbreak Ethan Evans

Parents in Lancashire are being urged to be vigilant for symptoms of Strep A in children

Strep A map reveals UK regions worst hit by scarlet fever outbreak Will Millar

Public urged to be alert to signs of group A strep

Public urged to be alert to signs of group A strep Joanne Knox

After 12 to 48 hours the characteristic fine red rash of scarlet fever develops

Scarlet Fever: UK sees a rise in contagious Victorian illness Benjamin Jackson

If your child has any of these illnesses you should keep them off school