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UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34

UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34

The number of meningitis cases in an outbreak in the British county of Kent has risen to 34, with health authorities describing the situation as unprecedented. Two students have recently died from the disease, prompting health officials to closely monitor the developments.

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