Many neglect handwashing after public outings, risking germ spread. Soap and water are vital, especially when coughing or sneezing, to prevent infections, experts say.

Butte County Public Health announced Monday it is alerting the public about ongoing norovirus outbreaks at an outdoor camp in Nevada County frequently visited by Butte County students.

Washing your hands is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to maintain good hygiene, prevent infections and safeguard public health. Hand washing is a fundamental aspect of hygiene ...

If you’re in the Tri-Cities and have been feeling ill, it may be norovirus. The Benton Franklin Health District reports a ...

Butte County Public Health (BCPH) has issued a warning to the community regarding ongoing norovirus outbreaks at an outdoor ...

Proper hand hygiene training and educating children is an inexpensive and effective method of preventing them from getting ...

Norovirus is highly contagious, often spread by food or on surfaces, particularly in crowded conditions. It is a short-lived illness for many people, but it can be dangerous for people with underlying ...

Norovirus is a vomiting bug that can spread through contaminated food or water. It’s important to wash your hands thoroughly, as hand sanitizer alone cannot prevent the spread. According to the ...

Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap. Hand sanitizer is not effective against norovirus, says the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While basic hygiene is a must ...

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Myth #4: Using plenty of hand sanitizer will protect you. Fact: Alcohol can’t kill the virus. Two things work against norovirus, Estes said: Bleach and heat. For sanitizing when you or someone ...