Taranaki student dies of meningococcal diseaseSIMON O'CONNOR/STUFF Taranaki District Health Board medical officer of health Dr Greg Simmons. A Taranaki high school student has died of meningococcal disease. NPBHS headmaster Paul Veric confirmed one of the school's students died on Saturday, March 10, due to meningococcal disease. READ MORE* Suspected case of meningococcal disease in New Plymouth* Greymouth student diagnosed with meningococcal disease"During this tragic time, our sincerest thoughts and support are with his family and friends," Veric said. "However, meningococcal disease can be very serious and people should be reminded of the signs and symptoms."

Source: Stuff March 12, 2018 03:23 UTC