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Information about Norovirus

Release Date: June 14, 2007

Norovirus is one of the most common viruses associated with foodborne illness.  It causes gastroenteritis or the “stomach flu,” in people.  Symptoms of Norovirus illness usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping.

To learn more about Norovirus, please visit the following websites:


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_norwalk.htm

How to sanitize: http://www.epi.hss.state.ak.us/id/dod/norovirus/sanitize.pdf