Between 5 and 7 March 2026, a superspreading event (SSEV) of meningococcal disease occurred at Club Chemistry in Canterbury, Kent. This has subsequently been attributed as the origin of the Kent meningitis outbreak. On 6 March 2026, the Spring Fling event took place in Club Chemistry. 2,000 people are believed to have attended the club between 5 and 7 March 2026.
After they were informed of the event and outbreak, Club Chemistry announced it would close until the outbreak ended. The club said that the UK Health Security Agency informed the club of the incident via Instagram direct messages.