Unfortunately, one expected tool — hand sanitizer — simply isn't as effective against this particular pathogen. Norovirus is very contagious, the CDC warns, and it spreads from person to ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its fourth oyster recall in three ... In addition, the CDC recommends washing "hands well with soap and water; hand sanitizer alone does not ...

The CDC and infectious disease experts recommend washing hands with soap and water, advising against using hand sanitizer, which is less effective because of the virus' genetic makeup and its ...

While they’re convenient when you’re on the go, hand sanitizers will not kill norovirus, per the CDC. “The alcohol in them can’t just penetrate and disrupt this virus,” says William ...

So, while you can use hand sanitizer in addition to washing your hands, the CDC says, hand sanitizer is not an effective replacement for hand-washing — especially when it comes to preventing ...

While people with norovirus are most contagious when they have symptoms (especially vomiting), the CDC explains, they can continue to spread the virus for two weeks or even longer. Hand sanitizer ...

Unfortunately, one expected tool — hand sanitizer — simply isn't as effective against this particular pathogen. Norovirus is very contagious, the CDC warns, and it spreads from person to ...