PRESS RELEASE : Call for Public Health co-operation on Strep A [December 2022]

The press release issued by the DUP on 6 December 2022.

East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has encouraged co-operation amongst Public Health Agencies across the UK and called for resources to be made available if necessary in tackling incidences of Strep A.

He raised the issue in the House of Commons today. Speaking afterwards the DUP MP said,

“The commitment that antibiotics are available is welcome, but we know dangers that Strep A can pose. Tragically it has taken the life of a young girl who was a P2 pupil at Blackmountain Primary School. Everyone’s sympathies will be with the family dealing with this heart-breaking tragedy.

It is important in tackling any incidences of Strep A that resources available where they are needed and for our Public Health Agencies to work together across the UK.”