Robert Jenrick told the Commons the vast majority of cases had been reported in the last two months
The immigration minister told MPs that migrants showing signs of the highly-contagious disease will be separated for a “short period” at the Manston centre or held in a “designated isolation centre” while they are treated.
According to the latest UK Health Security Agency , there were 18 new diphtheria cases in October and 27 this month – a total of 50 cases since February this year.
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