Meanwhile, there is encouraging news regarding the outbreak of a form of acute hepatitis affecting children.
Although the cause of the illness is not quite understood, scientists have now said they believe the outbreak has peaked.
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According to recent data, around 180 children have fallen ill with the unusual form of liver disease since the outbreak began in Scotland earlier this year.
The disease has since spread around the world to 12 other countries.
Source: Daily Express
