Tribute to Lewis Waters
A teenage boy who passed away after contracting meningitis has been remembered by his family as "a funny, kind hearted soul." Lewis Waters, a sixth-form student at The Henley College in Oxfordshire, died earlier this week due to the infection.
In a tribute posted on Facebook, his family expressed their profound grief.
"We are devastated and words simply can't describe the heartbreak and upset we're going through."
Other Cases Reported
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported that two other pupils are currently being treated for meningitis. These individuals attend Reading Blue Coat School and Highdown Secondary School and Sixth Form Centre in Reading.
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