Health bosses said they are coordinating a national response to the outbreak

At least 13 cases of the virus have been reported to health officials

People are being warned to be vigilant for signs of the infection

School pupil and University of Kent student both killed by disease

What are the symptoms of the infection? Can it be prevented? And what is being done to manage the situation?

Students spoke of their worry as they queued for antibiotics

Anyone who visited Club Chemistry in Canterbury on 5, 6 and 7 March have been called upon to receive the treatment, the UK Health Security Agency said

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating a meningitis outbreak in Kent, with 13 cases reported since 13 March, including two fatalities.

The father of an 18-year-old girl named as Juliette who died after contracting the disease has said they are ‘beyond devastated’

People are being warned to be vigilant for signs of the infection after 13 cases were identified in Kent over the weekend

Two vaccinations are offered to protect against the main causes of meningitis, but analysis of government data shows uptake varies significantly across England

Students queuing for antibiotics at the University of Kent described the impact a deadly outbreak of meningitis is having on campus life

A total of 15 cases of meningitis have now been notified to the UK Health Security Agency, with four cases seen in Kent confirmed as meningitis B. All cases have required hospital…

Health sources say all cases were likely linked to a ‘super-spreader event’ as a new vaccination drive targets students at the University of Kent

Officials confirm 15 cases of meningitis following an outbreak in Kent, in which two people died.

Figure up from 15, says UK Health Security Agency, as thousands of students to be offered vaccines in coming days

Health bosses said they are coordinating a national response to the outbreak

LONDON: The number of meningitis cases being probed by UK authorities has risen to 20, the Health Security Agency said Wednesday, following an “unprecedented” outbreak centered on…

Until 2033, students arriving at freshers’ week will be doing so without routine protection

Cases of MenB linked to Canterbury nightclub have risen to 20, with two deaths, as experts warn of ‘explosive’ outbreak

Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.