UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to at least 27

Two people have died since the epidemic came to light at the weekend, centered on the University of Kent in southeastern Canterbury and a local nightclub popular with students.

UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 27 - The Straits Times

UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 27  The Straits Times

UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 27

The number of meningitis cases being probed by UK authorities has risen to 27, health officials said Thursday, following an unprecedented deadly outbreak centred on a university. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said in a statement: “15 laboratory cases are confirmed and 12 notifications remain under investigation, bringing the total to 27”. Two people have died since the epidemic came to light at the weekend, centred on the University of Kent in southeastern Canterbury and a local night...

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Cases of meningitis in the UK expected to rise after ‘unusual outbreak’

New figures will be released later this morning which are expected to see cases push above 20.