Summary
A college in Kent, UK, has linked a suspected case of meningitis to an ongoing outbreak in the area, resulting in two deaths. The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has informed students about the symptoms and is providing antibiotics to close contacts of the affected person. The agency is also vaccinating people against Meningitis B, a severe infection.
Key Facts
- A suspected meningitis case is connected to the outbreak in Kent, England.
- The outbreak has caused two deaths among young people.
- UKHSA has directed students at EKC Canterbury College to watch for symptoms.
- Close contacts of the infected person are receiving antibiotics.
- The number of suspected or confirmed cases in Kent has increased to 34.
- Over 8,000 vaccinations and 12,150 courses of antibiotics have been given.
- The outbreak has led to reduced business activity as people stay inside.
- Routine MenB vaccinations only started in 2015, leaving many young people unprotected.
