Two dead and 11 'in serious condition' after meningitis and septicaemia outbreakThe specific strain of the disease has not been identifiedView 2 Images (Image: University of Kent)Two people, including a University of Kent student, have died, with 11 more hospitalised, following an outbreak of an “invasive” disease causing meningitis and septicaemia meningitis, health officials have confirmed. ‌More than 30,000 students, staff and family members as part of the UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) response to the incident. The further 11 students are understood to be in the Canterbury area are reported to be in hospital in a serious condition. ‌View 2 Images Meningococcal disease, which can include meningitis and septicaemia, is an uncommon but serious disease caused by meningococcal bacteria. Meningococcal disease, which can include meningitis and septicaemia, is an uncommon but serious disease caused by meningococcal bacteria.

Source: Daily Mirror March 15, 2026 20:16 UTC