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7 Children Dead, 12 Ill In Virus Outbreak At New Jersey Facility

A sad story from New Jersey has gripped the nation and left many saddened. Six minors have reportedly died. Their death was as a result of adenovirus in Haskell, New Jersey. The incident happened at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Since the incident, the nursing and rehabilitation center has been ordered not to admit any new patients. The order came from the health department and is set to be in effect until the center is in full cooperation, and the situation is contained.

There is, however, some mystery as to the timing of the death. According to Nicole Kirgan, a staffer at the Jersey Department of Health, the health department was made aware of the respiratory illness at the center on the 9th of October.

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