As part of the community across the Diocese in Canterbury, we are saddened to hear of the deaths of young people from the University of Kent and Queen Elizabeth School, Faversham because of meningitis.
As with our colleagues in the Cathedral and across schools, parishes and benefices across the parts of Kent we serve, our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have been plunged into grief alongside all those who are working hard to sustain the wellbeing and health of others.
We continue to follow the guidance being offered and stand ready to offer our support.
All are advised to follow the guidance from UK Health Security Agency
We will continue to monitor the situation.
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Archbishop Sarah’s statement on the meningitis outbreak in Kent
Updates from Canterbury Cathedral