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Story summary
- The meningitis outbreak in Kent has caused two student deaths, one at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and one at the University of Kent, and left eleven others seriously ill.
- The cases are linked to a Canterbury social event, and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is contacting over 30,000 students and staff.
- Antibiotics are provided to close contacts, and officials urge early recognition and treatment.
