'Watch for symptoms': UK meningitis outbreak spreads to London as cases reach 27
Health authorities are pressing ahead with their investigation into a meningococcal disease outbreak affecting Kent, with the situation claiming two lives thus far. According to figures released by the UK Health Security Agency at 5pm on 18 March, laboratory testing has confirmed 15 cases of the illness. A further 12 notifications are currently being examined, bringing the overall number of potential cases to 27. The outbreak has spread beyond the county s borders, with confirmed infections

Health authorities are pressing ahead with their investigation into a meningococcal disease outbreak affecting Kent, with the situation claiming two lives thus far. According to figures released by the UK Health Security Agency at 5pm on 18 March, laboratory testing has confirmed 15 cases of the illness. A further 12 notifications are currently being examined, bringing the overall number of potential cases to 27. The outbreak has spread beyond the county s borders, with confirmed infections
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