> “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.
Responsible-Gap-8833 on
I’m 16F – I’m kind of worried, I woke up with a really high temperature and an intense headache,
I think I’m just going to stay home and rest for now and see how things go 🙁
Infinite_Society7792 on
Have a niece who contracted meningitis as a child. Has caused life long conditions as a result. Absolutely horrendous.
1bryantj on
Can someone tell me why this outbreak has happened? Lack of people getting jabs? I thought meningitis was not contagious
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> “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.
I’m 16F – I’m kind of worried, I woke up with a really high temperature and an intense headache,
I think I’m just going to stay home and rest for now and see how things go 🙁
Have a niece who contracted meningitis as a child. Has caused life long conditions as a result. Absolutely horrendous.
Can someone tell me why this outbreak has happened? Lack of people getting jabs? I thought meningitis was not contagious