A 13-year-old girl has died after contracting strep throat on Vancouver Island, prompting a health advisory to anyone who was at a sports camp with her in Parksville, B.C., last week. Island Health said Robin Carey had invasive group A streptococcus when she died on Friday. Softball players and others who were in contact with Robin at Oceanside Softball Camp last week are being told to watch for signs of strep, including sore throat and fever. "Robin was a great person, great teammate, and had a tremendous passion for the game of softball," said a statement. Island Health said 31 cases of invasive strep A have been reported in its jurisdiction between Jan. 1 and March 16 this year.

Source: CBC News March 29, 2018 14:47 UTC