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Family 'Beyond Devastated' by Meningitis Death in Kent Outbreak
Thirteen meningitis cases reported in Canterbury schools and university after nightclub exposure; public health officials offer preventive antibiotics to thousands, UKHSA said.
- From Friday to Sunday, health officials recorded 13 meningitis cases in the Canterbury area, with three schools and the University of Kent confirming cases including two deaths, one a University of Kent student and Year 13 pupil Juliette.
- Club owner Louise Jones‑Roberts said UKHSA contacted the venue to trace people, but limited records make tracing difficult after the March 5‑7 events.
- UKHSA said it is arranging antibiotics for some students while advising all 16,000 University of Kent students; several hospitalised patients include a Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys year 13 student.
- University of Kent said in-person assessments are cancelled this week, and Trish Mannes reassured staff and students that close contacts received antibiotics.
- Reports emerged that health officials were alerted two days before public warnings, students queued for antibiotics, and officials said they will share updates soon despite Club Chemistry tracing challenges.
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