Number of meningitis cases investigated in Kent rises to 20

Figure up from 15, says UK Health Security Agency, as thousands of students to be offered vaccines in coming days

The number of cases of meningitis being investigated by health officials linked to Kent has risen to 20, up from 15 previously.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that, as of 5pm on Tuesday, 20 cases of meningitis had been reported, up from 15 on Tuesday.