Number of meningitis cases investigated in Kent rises to 20

2026-03-18 - 08:10

Figure up from 15, says UK Health Security Agency, as thousands of students to be offered vaccines in coming days The number of cases of meningitis being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in Kent has risen to 20, up from 15 previously, the body said on Wednesday. Thousands of students in Kent are to be offered vaccines in the coming days as health chiefs deal with an “unprecedented” and “explosive” outbreak of meningitis. Continue reading...