Mar 20 • 09:39 UTC 🇬🇧 UK Mirror

Meningitis cases rise to 29 though overall rate slows

Meningitis cases in the UK have risen to 29, with a slowdown in the overall spread rate, despite two deaths during the outbreak.

Recent statistics from the UK Health Security Agency indicate that meningitis cases have escalated to 29, including 18 confirmed laboratory cases and 11 under investigation. While the number of infections has increased, the rate at which the disease is spreading appears to have slowed, as noted by health officials. Most of the confirmed cases are attributed to meningococcal group B (MenB), which has raised concerns among health authorities.

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