Two people have died after an outbreak of an “invasive” disease causing meningitis and septicaemia at a university.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it was notified of 13 cases with signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia from Friday to Sunday in the Canterbury area of Kent.
The UKHSA and the NHS are arranging antibiotics for some students at the University of Kent following a number of cases of invasive meningococcal disease although the specific strain has not yet been identified.
Two people are known to have died, the UKHSA said.
Students and staff will understandably be feeling worried about the risk of further cases
Meningococcal disease, which can include meningitis and septicaemia, is an uncommon but serious disease caused by…