Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Cases Drop, Vaccination Drive Continues

0:00On March 22nd, the confirmed cases of meningitis in the Kent Albrick have dropped to 20 from 23, according to the latest update from the UK Health Security Agency. Further lab tests led to three cases being downgraded, while suspected cases fell from 11 to 9, bringing the total under review to 29. 19 of those confirmed cases are the men be strained, and every patient needed hospital care. Meanwhile, the vaccination drive for young people across Kent entered its fourth day, with cues much shorter now at the six clinics handing out shots in antibiotics over 8,000 vaccines and 12,157 doses of antibiotics by Saturday evening at 6 p.m. Two young people have sadly died from the outbreak, an 18-year-old six-former and a university of Kent student prompting officials to stay on, high alert for any new cases or small clusters elsewhere as students travel. 12 leaders praise the quick turnout for preventative treatment and remind everyone to watch for symptoms of invasive meningococcal disease and get.

1:03Medical help right away, as the wider risk stays low, but vigilance continues.