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Meningitis Outbreak at University of Kent, UK: Two Dead

Primul articol: 16 mar. 2026, 00:50 | Ultima actualizare: 17 mar. 2026, 20:33 | 4 surse | 9 articole

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An "unprecedented" meningitis outbreak has struck the University of Kent in the UK, leading to the tragic deaths of two students and leaving 11 others seriously ill. Public health officials are working to control the outbreak and prevent further spread of the disease. Meningitis is a serious infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and can be fatal if not treated quickly.

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Britain hit by ‘unprecedented’ meningitis outbreak, two students dead Foto: France 24
France 24 English 17 mar. 2026, 16:35 (acum 8 ore)

Britain hit by ‘unprecedented’ meningitis outbreak, two students dead

Britain has been hit by an “unprecedented” meningitis outbreak, the country’s health minister warned Tuesday after two students died from catching a rare bacterial strain of the disease. So far, 15 cases have been reported. The outbreak has been linked to a Canterbury nightclub.

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Two dead and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English 16 mar. 2026, 00:50 (acum 2 zile)

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 UKHSATwo people have died and 11 are reportedly seriously ill in hospital after an outbreak of a rare form of invasive meningitis at the University of Kent.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it had provided antibiotics to students in the Canterbury area after it detected 13 cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a combination of meningitis and septicaemia. Continue reading...

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Kent meningitis outbreak: a timeline of the health authorities’ response Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English 17 mar. 2026, 17:09 (acum 8 ore)

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 on 5-7 MarchTwo young people have died in an outbreak of meningitis in Kent as private supplies of vaccines run out. Here’s what we know about how the disease spread and what the authorities did to tackle it. Continue reading...

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‘Videos are terrifying’: Students describe fear spreading on social media after two die of meningitis in Canterbury Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English 16 mar. 2026, 21:44 (acum 1 zi)

‘Videos are terrifying’: Students describe fear spreading on social media after two die of meningitis in Canterbury

University of Kent students queue for antibiotics and have exams moved online as officials try to control outbreakOn Monday morning, nine days after a night out at Club Chemistry, a night club in Canterbury, Joe Bradshaw realised he had been linked to the meningitis outbreak that has killed two people, a university student and a sixth-former, in the city.He ran through the week in his mind, beginning to worry about those he had been in contact with. Continue reading...

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Father of teen who died of meningitis says family are 'beyond devastated' Foto: BBC UK
BBC UK English 17 mar. 2026, 18:28 (acum 6 ore)

Father of teen who died of meningitis says family are 'beyond devastated'

Health officials confirm that cases in the Canterbury area increased from 13 to 15.

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An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain Foto: New York Times
New York Times English 17 mar. 2026, 18:26 (acum 6 ore)

An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain

Two people have died in an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Many cases were traced to a nightclub in Canterbury that is popular with students at the University of Kent.

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Pharmacies in England report surge in demand for meningitis jab Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English 17 mar. 2026, 17:54 (acum 7 ore)

Pharmacies in England report surge in demand for meningitis jab

As outbreak in Kent claims the lives of two young people, experts advise against rushing to get a vaccinePharmacies in England are reporting a surge in demand for meningitis vaccines after an outbreak in Kent claimed the lives of two young people and left others in hospital.However experts have advised against rushing to get a jab, stressing public health authorities are best placed to determine if vaccinations are required – and for whom. Continue reading...

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School student is second person to die from Kent meningitis outbreak, says MP Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English 16 mar. 2026, 12:01 (acum 1 zi)

School student is second person to die from Kent meningitis outbreak, says MP

A year 13 pupil and a University of Kent student have died after contracting the disease, while 11 people remain seriously ill in hospital A school pupil has been confirmed as the second person to have died after an outbreak of meningitis in Kent, an MP has said.Over the weekend it was reported that a University of Kent student was one of two people to have died after contracting the disease, while 11 more people were seriously ill in hospital. Continue reading...

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Was response to 'unprecedented' meningitis outbreak too slow? Foto: BBC UK
BBC UK English 17 mar. 2026, 20:33 (acum 4 ore)

Was response to 'unprecedented' meningitis outbreak too slow?

Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.

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