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Health Secretary Wes Streeting makes a statement in the House of Commons on the outbreak of meningitis in Kent, where two young people have died and others are in hospital. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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00:00This is an unprecedented outbreak.
00:03It is also a rapidly developing situation.
00:06With these considerations in mind, Mr Speaker, it is absolutely paramount that we stick to
00:11the facts, which is what I intend to do.
00:14This is the current situation.
00:16As of 9.30 this morning, UKHSA has confirmed four cases of Group B meningococcal disease,
00:24with another 11 cases under investigation.
00:26The two deaths are associated with this cluster.
00:31The majority of cases link back to the Club Chemistry nightclub over the dates of 5th, 6th
00:39and 7th March and their associated networks.
00:43Club Chemistry is currently closed voluntarily.
00:47Going forward, Mr Speaker, these figures will be updated publicly by UKHSA each day at 9.30am.
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