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Everything we know so far about the meningitis outbreak in Kent
With a targeted vaccination campaign being rolled out, here we set out everything we know so far about the meningitis outbreak.
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Fifth Kent school hit by meningitis outbreak as spread declared 'national incident'
An email was sent to parents to inform them of the latest case
‘This is far too many homes for a small village'
Residents are concerned their “tiny” village will be placed under strain if plans for more houses are approved.
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5,000 University of Kent students to be offered meningitis B vaccine
15 cases have been reported, including two instances in which people have lost their lives
‘National incident’ declared over meningitis outbreak – as another school confirms case
A targeted meningitis vaccination programme will begin within days at the University of Kent amid the “unprecedented” outbreak.
‘We are beyond devastated’: Family shares photo of teenager who has died in meningitis outbreak
The family of a teenager who died after contracting meningitis have shared a picture of the 18-year-old, as they describe being “beyond devastated”.
Health chiefs deny delay in meningitis alert as MenB strain confirmed
Health officials have denied claims they were too slow to act on a meningitis outbreak that has killed an 18-year-old and a 21-year-old.
Car and moped collide near busy road
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and moped.
Full list of Kent schools that have confirmed meningitis cases
As of Tuesday morning, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed 15 cases linked to the cluster, including the tragic deaths of two young people
Pharmacies inundated with meningitis vaccine calls
There has been a surge in calls to pharmacies from people worried about contracting deadly meningitis following the outbreak in the county.
Fourth Kent school hit by meningitis B outbreak as pupil hospitalised
The news comes as Health Secretary Wes Streeting said students in university halls in the county will be offered the menB vaccine
Meningitis vaccine - how long does it last? as Government launches vaccination drive amid Kent outbreak
Most students in Kent are currently vulnerable because the MenB vaccine only became part of the routine UK childhood schedule in 2015
'It's unforgivable': Students hit out at two-day delay to meningitis alert
Students have branded a two-day delay in warnings about a deadly meningitis outbreak in Canterbury as “unforgivable”.
New Archbishop of Canterbury setting off on six-day pilgrimage
The Church of England's lead bishop is preparing to embark on a six-day pilgrimage from London to Canterbury
Man charged after two teenage girls sexually assaulted in Canterbury
The girls were reportedly followed before being assaulted
Man charged after teen girls ‘sexually assaulted’
Police are appealing for information after two teenage girls were allegedly sexually assaulted by a 21-year-old man in a city centre.
Family 'beyond devastated' after meningitis outbreak takes life of Faversham teenager
Juliette was described as 'caring' and 'lovely' girl
Meningitis B strain confirmed in fatal Kent outbreak
A university student and a sixth-form pupil have died in the outbreak
Everything parents and students need to know about meningococcal meningitis
The UKHSA has urged parents to be aware of symptoms and to act fast if they surface in your child
Hundreds queue for meningitis treatment as tribute paid to ‘kind and caring’ schoolgirl
Hundreds of people have been queuing in Canterbury for treatment after a deadly meningitis outbreak - with a pupil from Ashford now in hospital too.