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Why scientists are struggling to understand Kent's deadly meningitis outbreak
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March 18, 2026
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2:25Now PlayingWhat's behind Kent's deadly meningitis outbreak? Why has it exploded so quickly? And how long will it last?
Sky's science and technology editor, Tom Clarke, looks at what we know so far.
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