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A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has led to 20 cases, with two deaths and 15 hospitalizations. The outbreak, declared a national incident, is unprecedented due to its rapid spread. Health officials are administering preventative antibiotics and investigating the source. The outbreak is linked to social mixing in university halls.
Courtesy: Noora Mykkanen
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