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An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain

Isabella Kwai

created: March 17, 2026, 7:22 p.m. | updated: March 19, 2026, 8:07 a.m.

Two people have died in an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Many cases were traced to a nightclub in Canterbury that is popular with students at the University of Kent.

4 days, 5 hours ago: NYT > World News