Ipad keyboard double letters

Hi,
When typing on my iPad keyboard sometimes it types double letters instead of just one letter. For example if I write Chelsea it will sometimes type Cheelseea. The problem is not unique to one letter.
I have rebooted iPad but problem persists. Can anyone recommend a fix?
Thanks.

Over a year ago and no answers. Did you ever get this fixed? I have the same problem.

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