PO Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625-0360

For Release:
October 23, 2018

Shereef Elnahal
Commissioner

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(609) 984-7160

Statement from Governor Phil Murphy on Adenovirus Outbreak at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Statement from Governor Phil Murphy on 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.”

 

 

Last Reviewed: 10/23/2018