Emergency crews responding to suspected norovirus outbreak at Mass. assisted living facility
Boston 25 News • • health
Key Points:
- Emergency crews are responding to a suspected norovirus outbreak at The Residence at Paine Estate, an assisted living facility in Wayland, Massachusetts.
- Five residents have been transported to local medical centers for treatment of norovirus-like symptoms.
- Town officials, including Wayland's Public Health Nurse and emergency personnel, are coordinating with the facility's management and notifying other local assisted living centers.
- The Fire Department has increased staffing and police are taking extra precautions to ensure crew safety during responses.
- Mutual aid support has been requested, with assistance from Sudbury Fire and Brewster Ambulance already involved.
