News · 22 March 2026
Kent Meningitis Cases Drop to 29 Total
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The total number of meningitis cases in Kent has fallen, offering some relief amidst the ongoing outbreak. Health officials reported 29 confirmed and suspected cases, a reduction from 34 previously, after some initial classifications were downgraded following lab investigations. This figure includes two deaths, and the UK Health Security Agency expects more probable cases may be reclassified.
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