Hand sanitizer is simply not as effective against norovirus as it at killing other pathogens due to the virus's firm shell, ...

So, what's the best way to keep yourself safe and your home norovirus-free? Unfortunately, one expected tool — hand sanitizer — simply isn't as effective against this particular pathogen.

Make sure food is cooked properly. Proper hand washing with soap and water is important too. Alcohol sanitizers are not effective. If there's a contaminated environment such as the bathroom, clean and ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Instant hand sanitizers may not be everything consumers expect, according to a Purdue university professor who teaches sanitation practices for food service workers. "Waterless, ...

So, what's the best way to keep yourself safe and your home norovirus-free? Unfortunately, one expected tool — hand sanitizer — simply isn't as effective against this particular pathogen.

As the norovirus outbreak continues to spread in the U.S., you can't rely on hand sanitizer alone to protect you. Norovirus, also sometimes called the "winter vomiting disease," causes ...