University of Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Two Students Die

University of Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Two Students Die

Two students at the University of Kent have died following an outbreak of invasive meningitis. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is contacting over 30,000 students, staff, and their families in the Canterbury area about the situation. Meningitis, an infection of the brain and spinal cord's protective membranes, can be serious if untreated. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, and potential sepsis. A UKHSA spokesperson mentioned arranging antibiotics for some students. More than 11 students are seriously ill in hospital. This breaking news is being updated. Refresh for updates.