Low risk of English infection spreading to Sweden
Two deaths from meningococcal meningitis have been reported, but authorities in Sweden consider the risk of spread to be low due to preventive measures.
Low risk of English infection spreading to Sweden
Experts have assessed that the risk of the infectious outbreak of meningitis in the UK spreading to Sweden is very low.
Understand what bacterial meningococcal meningitis is; England registers an outbreak of the disease
An outbreak of bacterial meningococcal meningitis in England has resulted in two deaths among young people, prompting health officials to raise awareness about this serious infection.