Health officials have confirmed that the worst phase of a meningitis outbreak in Kent, believed to be linked to a nightclub in Canterbury, has now passed. In total, 29 confirmed or suspected cases have been associated with the incident, which has resulted in two fatalities. While authorities report a decline in numbers following further testing, they caution that additional cases may still emerge.

Revised figures show a slight reduction in both confirmed and suspected infections, with no further changes reported since the latest update. Officials stress that ongoing monitoring remains essential to fully understand how the outbreak developed and to ensure it is properly contained.

The situation has had a significant impact on the local student population, particularly as it coincided with an already demanding academic period. Many individuals have experienced heightened symptomsand disruption, though there are signs that concern is beginning to ease as preventative measures take effect.

In response, vaccination and antibiotic clinics have been re-established across several locations in Kent. Thousands of people have already received treatment as part of efforts to limit further spread. The outbreak has been linked to the MenB strain, which was only introduced into routine vaccination programmes in 2015, leaving many young adults without prior protection.