Norovirus this year is one of the worst ever. Helpful info:
The most reliable way to stop the spread is washing your hands with soap & water for at least 20 seconds.
Hand sanitizer is not very effective against norovirus. While many viruses are contained in “envelopes” that are made of fat & can be broken by alcohol-based sanitizers, norovirus is contained in a hardy protein shell called a capsid. It's not as easily wiped out by alcohol disinfectants. https://apple.news/ANqbdg0ohQdKkQICtBs3vJg
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