Mosquera on Children’s Deaths from Adenovirus Outbreak at The Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

(TRENTON) – Assemblywoman Gabriela M. Mosquera (D-Camden, Gloucester), chair of the Assembly Women and Children Committee, issued the following statement Wednesday in response to the deaths of children at The Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation due to an adenovirus outbreak.

“My heart is extremely heavy as I think about the children who lost their precious lives due to the adenovirus outbreak at The Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. I have no words to express the pain that I am certain their family and loved ones feel at this time. I can, however, extend my sincerest, heartfelt condolences, and I do.

            “As chair of the Assembly Women and Children Committee, I also offer my firm support in helping to determine the cause of this outbreak to reduce future occurrences.”