Investigation Underway Following Mysterious Surge in Deaths of Newborn Babies in Scotland

Investigation Underway Following Mysterious Surge in Deaths of Newborn Babies in Scotland
A nurse is seen London on Dec. 21, 2021. Victoria Jones/PA
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Officials in Scotland are investigating a mystery surge in deaths of newborn babies, the second time the phenomenon has been reported in about six months.

The probe was started after 18 infants died in their first four weeks of life in March, which caused the mortality rate to surpass a set threshold and trigger an investigation, Public Health Scotland (PHS) confirmed to local media outlets. In September 2021, 21 babies died in their first four weeks of life, similarly triggering an investigation.

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Jack Phillips
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