Wanaque NJ, The virus swept through the nursing home, taking the most vulnerable. Some of the residents on ventilators to help them breathe began spiking fevers and were rushed to the hospital in irreversible shock. And with a lack of rigorous infection controls, it spread like wildfire, leaving dozens of patients critically ill and sickening at least one staff member.By the time it was all over, 11 children were dead and another 36 had been infected.
LIVINGSTON NJ, State Senator Richard J. Codey today asked New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal to launch a criminal investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of 11 children last fall at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.
“The facility, as admitted to by their so called “Medical Director,” had no idea how to deal with this situation, and waited far too long to get help for these kids.” Senator Codey stated in his request. “One suffering child should be enough to demand action, but it took the loss of numerous lives before the facility’s leadership took this seriously.”
Haskell NJ, Laboratory tests have confirmed another medically fragile child with adenovirus as part of an ongoing outbreak investigation at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell.
To date, a total of 28 confirmed pediatric cases have been associated with this outbreak. In addition, a staff member at the facility — who has since recovered — also became ill as part of the outbreak. There have been 10 deaths associated with this outbreak.
Haskell NJ, A viral outbreak has left six children dead and 12 others sick at a New Jersey rehabilitation facility, according to health officials. The New Jersey Department of Health, says there have been 18 cases of adenovirus among pediatric residents at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, located in Haskell.
Adenoviruses are a family of viruses that can infect the tissue linings of the respiratory tract, eyes, intestines, urinary tract and nervous system. They are a common cause of illnesses ranging from a cold to bronchitis to pneumonia and even pink eye, particularly in young children. The children at Wanaque appear to have been more susceptible to serious infections due to their other medical conditions.
Governor Phil Murphy commented on the Adenovirus Outbreak at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
“I am heartbroken by the news that several children have lost their lives in an adenovirus outbreak at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, and pray for the full recovery of the other children impacted. I have been briefed by Dr. Elnahal, who has assured me that the Department of Health has recommended vital measures to enhance protections against the further spread of infection and will continue its active on-site surveillance. I am confident that the steps being taken by state and local officials will minimize the impact to all those who remain at the facility, including patients and employees.”
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