The Wayland Police and Fire departments sent out a joint notice on Feb. 3 concerning a norovirus outbreak at a local assisted living center.
Acting Police Chief Mark Hebert and FIre Chief Neil McPherson reported that their departments, along with the Town, responded to The Residence at Paine Estate, 10 Green Way, around 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 3 of reports of numerous residents with symptoms consistent with norovirus. Five people were taken from the facility for treatment.
“This is not one of those situations that you can predict, but the public safety team handled this in an effective and timely manner,” said McPherson. “We want to thank our mutual aid partners (Brewster Ambulance in Framingham and Sudbury Fire) for their assistance with these calls.”
According to the Cleveland Clinic, norovirus is a common illness that is popular in colder months. It causes vomiting and diarrhea and usually runs its course in a few days. It was first discovered in Norwalk, Ohio, in 1968.
According to the notice, Wayland’s Public Health nurse, Town officials, Police, and Fire met with the assistant executive director at The Residence at Paine Estate and have talked to other assisted living facilities in Wayland.
Press Release Below
Wayland Fire Department
Chief Neil McPherson
38 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA 01778
Wayland Police Department
Acting Chief Mark Hebert
38 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA 01778
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026
Media Contact: Payton HebertPhone: 617-993-0003
Email: payton.hebert@jgpr.net
Wayland Police and Fire Departments Responding to Suspected Norovirus Outbreak at Assisted Living Facility
WAYLAND — Acting Police Chief Mark Hebert and Fire Chief Neil McPherson report that the Wayland Police and Fire Departments, in collaboration with the Town of Wayland, are responding to a suspected norovirus outbreak at an assisted living facility.
Beginning at 8:38 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Wayland Police and Fire Departments received numerous reports of individuals at a local assisted living facility located at 10 Green Way experiencing symptoms consistent with norovirus.
At this time, Wayland Fire and mutual aid partners have transported five people from the facility for treatment of their symptoms.
The Town has engaged with Wayland’s Public Health Nurse, and personnel from the Town and Police and Fire Departments have met with the facility’s Assistant Executive Director. Other assisted living facilities within Wayland have been notified of the situation.
Mutual aid partners have been contacted, and the Fire Department has increased its staffing to be able to respond should further reports come in, and the Police Department will be taking extra precautions when responding to ensure the safety of crews.
Mutual aid response so far has included the Sudbury Fire Department and Brewster Ambulance.
This is an ongoing situation. No further information is available at this time
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