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Kent meningitis outbreak: a timeline of the health authorities’ response

The cases recorded so far have all been linked to a nightclub popular with students in Canterbury

The Guardian - UK

Surge in pharmacy bookings for meningitis jabs amid Kent outbreak

Superdrug told the Press Association that bookings for its service are 65 times higher than a week ago.

Evening Standard

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

Health officials, schools and a university in Kent are working to contain an outbreak. We want to hear from those living in the area

The Guardian - UK

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Meningitis LIVE: Cases rise to 29 in 'explosive' outbreak as family of dead teenager demand more vaccinations

Juliette Kenny’s father wants his daughter’s legacy to be improved access to the menB vaccination for teenagers and young people

Evening Standard

People who attended nightclub urged to get antibiotics amid meningitis outbreak

A Year 13 pupil in Faversham and a student at the University of Kent have died in the outbreak.

Evening Standard

Owner of venue linked to meningitis outbreak speaks out as clubbers urged to get treatment

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury between 5 and 7 March to come forward for preventative antibiotic treatment after a meningitis outbreak. Owner of the nightclub, Louise Jones-Roberts, said that more than 2,000 people would have visited the venue during those…

The Independent UK

Pictured: Teenager who died in Canterbury meningitis outbreak as family 'beyond devastated'

Juliette’s head teacher said she was ‘kind, thoughtful and intelligent’

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‘The videos are terrifying’: students describe spreading panic amid Kent meningitis outbreak

Students queue for antibiotics in Canterbury and worry about who they have been in contact with, as exams are moved online

The Guardian - UK

Meningitis outbreak: People who visited popular Kent nightclub on these dates urged to ‘come forward’ for treatment

Anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury on 5, 6 and 7 March have been called upon to receive the treatment, the UK Health Security Agency said

The Independent UK

Meningitis outbreak latest: Mother's fear for daughter with infection as third school confirms case

Casey Marlow fell critically ill days after attending a club night in Canterbury that has been linked to the outbreak

Evening Standard

Students queue in ‘Covid-esque’ scenes after two die in meningitis outbreak

Shocked University of Kent students queueing for antibiotics said it ‘feels like a repeat’ of the pandemic

The Independent UK

Tribute paid to ‘kind, thoughtful, intelligent’ student who died after meningitis outbreak

A year 13 pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham, Kent, is one of two people to die in the region from the illness

The Independent UK

Meningitis outbreak: Tribute paid to student who died as hundreds seek treatment

A year 13 pupil in Faversham and a student at the University of Kent have died, with others being treated in hospital.

Evening Standard

Two people have died from bacterial meningitis in the UK. An expert answers your questions

An outbreak of invasive bacterial meningitis at the University of Kent has left two people dead and 11 seriously ill in hospital, prompting the UK Health Security Agency to distribute antibiotics to students in the Canterbury area. Here’s what you need to know about the disease and how to protect…

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The Independent UK

What is meningitis strain B – and is there a vaccine?

There are different types of this meningitis and the most common is known as type B

Evening Standard

Meningitis outbreak: Why are students and young people at risk?

The UK Health Security Agency said it had been notified of 13 cases in the Canterbury area of Kent between Friday and Sunday.

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Bulldogs great whacks Xerri over lack of resilience

Josh Morris says Canterbury fans won't forget that the club handed Bronson Xerri a lifeline from a drugs ban if the unsettled centre requests a release.

The Guardian - UK

Two dead and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent

Students in Canterbury given antibiotics for fast-acting and invasive meningococcal disease, says UKHSA

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Evening Standard

Two dead after meningitis and septicaemia outbreak at university

The UKHSA said it was notified of 13 cases with signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia from Friday to Sunday in the Canterbury area of Kent.

The Independent UK

New archbishop of Canterbury to make historic pilgrimage before enthronement

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The Independent UK

New Archbishop of Canterbury to make 87-mile pilgrimage from London

Dame Sarah Mullally will become the first Archbishop of Canterbury in modern history to undertake the trek

The Independent UK

Conservative Anglican leaders meet in Nigeria, facing debate on a possible breakaway

Anglicans face a looming choice about whether their global church family can stay united

The Guardian - UK

New archbishop of Canterbury vows to build trust in how church tackles abuse

Sarah Mullally says Church of England has ‘fallen tragically short’ after predecessor resigned over significant failings

Evening Standard

Archbishop of Canterbury: Church must be stable presence in unstable world

Dame Sarah Mullally addressed the Church of England’s parliament for the first time as its top bishop.

Evening Standard

William to represent King at Archbishop of Canterbury’s enthronement

Dame Sarah Mullally was confirmed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul’s Cathedral last week.

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