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Norovirus Prevention

Norovirus is an infectious gastrointestinal illness with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and stomach pain.  Therefore, cleaning common touch surfaces with a product that is proven effective for killing Norovirus is essential.

Up to 82% of the cases are transmitted through direct contact with an infected person or touching contaminated surfaces.

Sanitizer Sprays or Wipes

Use sanitizer sprays or wipes to disinfect the following surfaces:

  • Doorknobs
  • Toilets
  • Counters
  • Faucets
  • Hand Rails
  • Chairs (including backs)
  • Shower Stalls
  • Sinks
  • Tables
  • All High Touch Surface

Sanitizer Wipes Only

Because sprays may damage the following items, only use wipes to disinfect them:

  • Light Switches
  • Phones
  • Keyboards
  • Elevator Buttons
  • Vending Machine

Approved Sanitizers

Food Contact Surface Approved Sanitizers

Purell Foodservice Surface Sanitizer (Spray Bottles)

Purell Foodservice Surface Sanitizer (Refill)

Bleach

Bleach Cleaning Procedures

Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Purell Professional Surface Disinfectant Spray Bottles

Purell Professional Surface Disinfectant Refill

Oxivir Tb

Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes

Supplemental Information

The following documents are print-friendly versions of the content on this Web page for your convenience.  You can use these documents to inform faculty, staff, students, and visitors about Norovirus prevention.

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