Norovirus Fact Sheet
Norovirus Fact Sheet
Norovirus Fact Sheet
Sick persons should not prepare food while they are sick and for 3 days after they recover from their illness. Any food that may be exposed to the virus should be disposed of properly. For more information on norovirus: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/norovirus.htm
When do symptoms appear? Symptoms usually begin about 24 to 48 hours after contact. Sometimes the symptoms can appear as early as 12 hours after contact. Are noroviruses spread person-to-person? Yes, noroviruses can spread quickly from person-toperson.
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