CDC: Ditch Sanitizer, Choose Soap and Water to Battle Norovirus

Last Friday, the CDC released their "Updated Norovirus Outbreak Management and Disease Prevention Guidelines." In the document, the agency noted that thorough handwashing with soap and water has been proven to be a more effective method of preventing the transmission of the norovirus than alcohol-based and other hand sanitizing methods.

The most common settings for norovirus outbreaks in the US are long-term care facilities, nursing homes and hospitals. When outbreaks occur in these facilities, they tend to last longer and be more severe than outbreaks in otherwise healthy populations.

To view the full norovirus prevention guidelines, click here.