Summary
The number of meningitis cases in Kent, UK, has increased to 34, with 23 confirmed and 11 under investigation. Vaccination centers have opened to handle the outbreak, and over 5,800 people have been vaccinated as of today. Two young individuals have died from the infection, and efforts continue to contain the outbreak.
Key Facts
- There are 34 confirmed or suspected meningitis cases in Kent.
- 23 cases have been confirmed in the lab, with 11 still being investigated.
- Five vaccination centers have opened in Kent to provide meningitis vaccines.
- Over 5,841 people have received the vaccine so far.
- More than 11,033 people have been given antibiotics.
- Two young people have died from the meningitis outbreak.
- Several schools in the Canterbury area have reported confirmed or suspected cases.
- Health officials are confident they are controlling the outbreak effectively.
