In a tragic turn of events, a community outbreak of bacterial meningitis has struck eastern Virginia, claiming the life of one individual and leaving their family searching for answers.
The victim, identified as Darryl Arnold, tragically passed away in Norfolk City Jail after falling ill and being moved to the jail’s medical ward before eventually being taken to the hospital. The health department has confirmed that Darryl contracted bacterial meningitis, a serious infection that can cause inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
The family of Darryl Arnold is currently struggling to cope with the loss, describing their emotions as difficult to process in the wake of this heartbreaking news. As they search for answers, they are left to mourn the sudden loss of their loved one.
Adding to the concern, an inmate at Norfolk City Jail has also tested positive for bacterial meningitis, raising fears of a potential outbreak within the jail’s walls. However, there are currently no confirmed cases of meningitis in the jail at this time.
Local news outlet News 3 is actively seeking more information from Norfolk City Jail and the Virginia Department of Health as they continue to investigate this developing story. Stay tuned for more updates as this situation unfolds and more information becomes available.
