UKHSA issues vital warning as invasive meningitis claims second life

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Manchester, UK UK

Two young people have died following an 'invasive' disease causing meningitis and septicaemia at the University of Kent in Canterbury's area on Friday to Sunday March according reports from UKHSA which confirmed that it has been notified about thirteen cases showing signs consistent with this illness between those dates while health officials are arranging antibiotics for students currently being treated.

Key Points

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Two people died following an outbreak of invasive meningitis at a UK university.
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The victims include two confirmed or suspected student deaths, with another 13 cases reported in total.

Developments

Mar 16 "Two people died in a meningitis outbreak at the UK's Canterbury area, including one student confirmed to be attending the University of Kent."

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