A meningitis outbreak has struck the University of Kent’s campus in Canterbury, bringing back memories of the Covid-19 pandemic. The outbreak, which began at a nightclub, has seen two deaths and over 29 cases confirmed. Students and staff are being offered preventative antibiotics and vaccines to prevent the spread of “group B” meningococcal disease. Experts say that university students living in close quarters are more susceptible to the disease, which affects children and young adults. The British government has assured that the risk is low, but many are relieved by measures to contain the outbreak.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/world/europe/meningitis-outbreak-canterbury-university-of-kent.html