A meningitis B outbreak in Kent, England, has caused 27 cases and two deaths, with officials probing a potentially more contagious strain.

A meningitis B outbreak in Kent, England, has prompted health concerns due to possible increased transmissibility, with 27 cases and two deaths reported. Officials are investigating whether a new strain spreads more easily, though no definitive cause has been confirmed. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, and a non-fading rash. Health authorities are urging prompt medical attention.