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Hundreds of face mask-wearing students queue after deadly meningitis outbreak

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The Independent UK

Students queue in ‘Covid-esque’ scenes after two die in meningitis outbreak

Shocked University of Kent students queueing for antibiotics said it ‘feels like a repeat’ of the pandemic

The Independent UK

Meningitis outbreak: Tribute paid to student who died as hundreds seek treatment

A year 13 pupil in Faversham and a student at the University of Kent have died, with others being treated in hospital.

Evening Standard

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Tribute paid to ‘kind, thoughtful, intelligent’ student who died after meningitis outbreak

A year 13 pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham, Kent, is one of two people to die in the region from the illness

The Independent UK

Two people have died from bacterial meningitis in the UK. An expert answers your questions

An outbreak of invasive bacterial meningitis at the University of Kent has left two people dead and 11 seriously ill in hospital, prompting the UK Health Security Agency to distribute antibiotics to students in the Canterbury area. Here’s what you need to know about the disease and how to protect…

The Conversation

Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent: 2 dead, students queue for antibiotics — what we know so far

A meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area of Kent has left two young people dead and several others seriously ill, prompting a large public health response and emergency antibiotic distribution for students and close contacts.

The Times of India

What is meningitis strain B – and is there a vaccine?

There are different types of this meningitis and the most common is known as type B

The Independent UK

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Meningitis outbreak: Why are students and young people at risk?

The UK Health Security Agency said it had been notified of 13 cases in the Canterbury area of Kent between Friday and Sunday.

Evening Standard

Meningitis Outbreak Near University of Kent Kills Two, 30,000 Alerted

A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has resulted in two deaths and 11 hospitalizations, prompting a major public health response.

International Business Times UK

Meningitis outbreak latest: Kent university cancels in-person exams as school pays tribute to pupil

UKHSA says 13 cases of disease confirmed in Canterbury area over weekend

The Independent UK

School pupil among two dead in meningitis outbreak

A pupil in Year 13 in Faversham has died, alongside a student at the University of Kent.

Evening Standard

Meningitis Spreads in Kent University Community, Two Dead and 11 Fighting for Life

The urgent response to a meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent, which has resulted in two deaths and 11 hospitalizations. Learn about symptoms, emergency measures, and how to protect yourself.

International Business Times UK

What is meningitis B, what are the symptoms and is there a vaccine?

Warnings to be vigilant for signs of infection after 29 cases identified

The Independent UK

Two dead and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent

Students in Canterbury given antibiotics for fast-acting and invasive meningococcal disease, says UKHSA

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Evening Standard

'It's terrifying': Students fearful over deadly meningitis outbreak as teacher pays emotional tribute to victim

Headteacher of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Faversham pays tribute to year 13 student who died during the meningitis outbreak in Kent

Evening Standard

Two dead after meningitis and septicaemia outbreak at university

The UKHSA said it was notified of 13 cases with signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia from Friday to Sunday in the Canterbury area of Kent.

Cycling Weekly

Irresistible tech or meaningless data: are body sensors the next frontier in marginal gains?

From core temperature to blood glucose, the latest wearables promise to unlock previously unimaginable gains. But does real-time bio-tracking provides insight or just distraction

International Business Times UK

What Is the UK's 'Super University'? Inside the Ambitious Higher Education Merger Aiming to Rival the World's Best

The UK is creating a 'super university' through a major merger, aiming to rival the world's top institutions in research and education.

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Evening Standard

UK's first 'super-university' launched as London institution merges

The new London and South East University Group is ‘a trailblazing model’, organisers said

The Independent UK

UK’s first ‘super-university’ to be created with merger

University officials have hailed the collaboration as ‘a trailblazing model’ for higher education

The Independent UK

Owning a pet is good for your wellbeing – here’s why

Having a cat or dog is as good for your wellbeing as having a husband or wife, study finds

The Independent UK

Jailed Zimbabwean pro-democracy activist found ‘hope’ in UK refugee scholarship

Makomborero Haruzivishe was nearly killed before he fled his home country two years ago, and is now studying law and politics in Kent.

The Independent UK

UK has more atheists than people who believe in God, new research claims

Experts say the UK is entering its first atheist age

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