Norovirus Outbreak Spurs Probe
Health officials are investigating Brighton Gardens, an assisted and independent living facility for seniors, questioning management's response time during the norovirus outbreak that began in late February. Full Story
Arlington, VA - An assisted living facility in Arlington County is under investigation by state and county health officials after a highly contagious norovirus outbreak that sickened 61 percent of the home's 140 residents last month before it was brought under control.
Officials with the Virginia Department of Social Services said yesterday that they are looking into an outbreak that apparently began in late February at Brighton Gardens of Arlington, a facility for assisted and independent living managed by Sunrise Senior Living, and whether management responded to the virus in a timely manner.
