The Latest Breaking News from University of Kent

University students queue for antibiotics amid meningitis outbreak

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The Independent UK · Mar 16

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 · Mar 16

Hundreds of face mask-wearing students queue after deadly meningitis outbreak

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The Independent UK · Mar 16

School names ‘genuinely caring’ pupil who died amid meningitis outbreak

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The Independent UK · Mar 16

Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent: 2 dead, students queue for antibiotics — what we know so far

A meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area of Kent has left two young people dead and several others seriously ill, prompting a large public health response and emergency antibiotic distribution for students and close contacts.

The Times of India · Mar 16

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

The Independent UK · Mar 16

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Meningitis Outbreak Near University of Kent Kills Two, 30,000 Alerted

A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has resulted in two deaths and 11 hospitalizations, prompting a major public health response.

International Business Times UK · Mar 16

Meningitis outbreak latest: Kent university cancels in-person exams as school pays tribute to pupil

UKHSA says 13 cases of disease confirmed in Canterbury area over weekend

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent and three schools kills two young people with 11 in hospital

Deaths of student and sixth-former named as Juliette announced as long queues for antibiotics form at Canterbury campus

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16