Meningitis: Cases rise to 20 as health officials deal with ‘explosive’ outbreak

Five new cases of meningitis have been reported in Kent, taking the total number being investigated by health officials to 20.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that, as of 5pm on Tuesday, some 20 cases of meningitis had been reported to it, up from 15 on Tuesday.Of these, nine cases have been confirmed in the lab and 11 remain under investigation.Six of the confirmed cases have been confirmed as the meningitis B strain.Interviews in order: Matthew (16) and Luca (17) McDonagh. Millie Inglis (21), Ryan Harris (21).