Fünf neue Fälle von Meningitis in Kent, bestätigt die britische Gesundheitsbehörde

> „As of 5pm on 17 March, 9 laboratory cases are confirmed and 11 notifications remain under investigation, bringing the total to 20.

> „Six of the confirmed cases are confirmed to be group B meningococcal disease,“ the statement says.

> „Sadly 2 people have died, with no further deaths since the last update.“

> One individual who had lived in Kent presented to a London hospital with no community contacts in London, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says.

> „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,“ it says.

Have a niece who contracted meningitis as a child. Has caused life long conditions as a result. Absolutely horrendous.