Meningitis outbreak sparks alarm after student dies and 2 others fall ill in Reading Area May 15, 2026 at 11:17PM

Health authorities are investigating a meningitis outbreak in the Reading and Oxfordshire area after one student died and two others were hospitalized. The cases appear linked through social groups of young people, prompting concern and precautionary measures. Experts urge vigilance for symptoms, especially in teenagers and young adults.