One dead and two more ill after meningitis outbreak in England’s Home Counties: How to protect yourself from the disease
A student’s tragic passing and two severe illnesses in the areas surrounding Reading and Oxfordshire have prompted health authorities in England to act swiftly amid a new meningitis outbreak.
Officials are reaching out to those who may have been in contact with the affected individuals to distribute antibiotics, although the overall threat to the public remains low.
Meningitis outbreak in Reading
- Meningitis outbreak in Reading leaves one dead and two others needing treatment The Independent —
- Student dies and two people being treated after meningitis outbreak in Reading The Argus —
- One young person dead and two ill as meningitis outbreak confirmed Chronicle Live —
- One young person dies and two others ill after meningitis outbreak in Reading Yorkshire Live —
- One dead and two others being treated following meningitis outbreak in Reading ITV —