Hand hygiene is crucial in preventing norovirus transmission. Nursing homes should have easily accessible hand hygiene stations at entrances, in common areas, and in visitor waiting areas.

Yes, based on indications from two research studies, it appears that dogs can get infected by norovirus from humans.

Once a norovirus transmission chain begins, it can be very difficult to break. The virus can spread before symptoms start, and then for more than a week after they resolve.

Norovirus virus is a "highly infectious virus causing diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting," Gounder said. ... "The most important thing you can do to prevent transmission is wash your hands.

Norovirus causes an average of 900 deaths annually mostly among older adults, 109,000 hospitalizations, and 19 million to 21 million cases in the U.S. each year. Latest news Guilty, Cruelty to ...

A norovirus outbreak on a Holland America Line cruise ship sickened nearly 90 people – marking the third time the wretched stomach virus has swept through the ocean liner this year, health ...

Norovirus cases are rising. ... during the illness and for at least 48 hours after symptoms resolve can significantly reduce the risk of further transmission.

The norovirus (commonly known as stomach flu) is surging with levels not seen in more than a decade. Public health officials are warning that we might soon have a “quad-demic” on our hands.

Transmission routes: Norovirus spreads through the fecal oral route, aerosolized particles from vomiting, and any close contact with viral particles on a countertop or doorknob.

The CDC has reported 91 outbreaks of norovirus during the ... it's "less about specific foods and more so just washing your hands" because norovirus is takes a fecal-oral route for transmission.

Transmission occurs in several ways. Infection can happen when people touch surfaces containing norovirus particles or individuals infected with the virus and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes.