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Assisted living facility quarantined
John Boal/News & Messenger
Potomac Place was closed to visitors on Friday.
By Kipp Hanley
Published: January 1, 2010
An assisted-living community for about 100 seniors shut its doors to visitors because an unknown virus strain has infected several residents, according to management.
An unspecified number of seniors at Potomac Place, 2133 Montgomery Ave. in Woodbridge, have come down with influenza-like symptoms in the last few days, said administrator Susan Haynes. The health department visited the facility in the last few days and recommended it be put under quarantine temporarily.
"We are trying to protect them [residents] and keep them healthy," Haynes said.
Haynes said that as residents begin to feel better, the quarantine will be lifted.
Prince William Health District could not be reached for comment Friday afternoon.
Haynes said this is the first time the facility has been put under quarantine.
Typically a sign on the door will tell visitors not to come inside the building if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms.
On Friday, a sign stated "No visitors at this time. Per recommendation of the Prince William Health Department due to flu-like symptoms."
The average age of the residents of Potomac Place is 83 years old.
Staff writer Kipp Hanley can be reached at 703-878-8062.
Assisted living facility quarantined
John Boal/News & Messenger
Potomac Place was closed to visitors on Friday.
By Kipp Hanley
Published: January 1, 2010
An assisted-living community for about 100 seniors shut its doors to visitors because an unknown virus strain has infected several residents, according to management.
An unspecified number of seniors at Potomac Place, 2133 Montgomery Ave. in Woodbridge, have come down with influenza-like symptoms in the last few days, said administrator Susan Haynes. The health department visited the facility in the last few days and recommended it be put under quarantine temporarily.
"We are trying to protect them [residents] and keep them healthy," Haynes said.
Haynes said that as residents begin to feel better, the quarantine will be lifted.
Prince William Health District could not be reached for comment Friday afternoon.
Haynes said this is the first time the facility has been put under quarantine.
Typically a sign on the door will tell visitors not to come inside the building if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms.
On Friday, a sign stated "No visitors at this time. Per recommendation of the Prince William Health Department due to flu-like symptoms."
The average age of the residents of Potomac Place is 83 years old.
Staff writer Kipp Hanley can be reached at 703-878-8062.