The number of cases of meningitis being investigated by health officials in the UK linked to Kent has risen to 20, up from 15 previously.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that, as of 5pm yesterday, some 20 cases of meningitis had been reported to it.
Of these, nine cases have been confirmed in the lab and 11 remain under investigation.
Six of the confirmed cases have been confirmed as the meningitis B (menB) strain.
A statement said: “All those affected who are currently linked to the outbreak are young adults.
“UKHSA is aware of a baby with confirmed meningococcal group B infection who is not currently linked to the outbreak but UKHSA will continue to investigate this case.”
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