5 Quick Facts About Norovirus
posted on: Monday October 7, 2013
- Norovirus is the leading cause of outbreaks of diarrhea and vomiting in the US, and it spreads quickly.
- Norovirus spreads by contact with an infected person or by touching a contaminated surface or eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Norovirus particles can even float through the air and then settle on surfaces, spreading contamination
- Norovirus particles are extremely small and billions of them are in the stool and vomit of infected people.
- Any vomit or diarrhea may contain norovirus and should be treated as though it does.
- People can transfer norovirus to others for at least three days after being sick.
Other Helpful Tips:
- Help Prevent the Spread of Norovirus (“Stomach Bug”)
- Clean-up and Disinfection for Norovirus (“Stomach Bug”)
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