Meningitis outbreak in Kent worsens, experts on alert

Health officials are investigating 20 cases of meningitis linked to Kent, an increase from 15 reported earlier on Tuesday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said nine cases have been laboratory confirmed, while 11 remain under investigation. Six of the confirmed infections are the meningitis B (MenB) strain.  A statement from UKHSA issued this morning … Continue reading Meningitis outbreak in Kent worsens, experts on alert