Tell us: how is the meningitis outbreak in Canterbury being handled?

2026-03-17 - 11:39

Health officials, schools and a university in Kent are working to contain an outbreak. We want to hear from those living in the area A meningitis outbreak in Kent has been linked to a strain that most young people are not routinely vaccinated against, with two people confirmed to have died and 11 more in hospital. Health officials have offered antibiotics to those at risk, as authorities work to contain the spread. We want to hear from people living in Canterbury and the surrounding area whether the outbreak is being well managed by the authorities. Continue reading...