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Norovirus
Norovirus includes a group of viruses that cause “stomach flu” or gastroenteritis in people. Individuals may become very sick with acute vomiting and diarrhea lasting 1-2 days. These viruses are the most common cause of food-borne outbreaks. This virus is extremely contagious and can spread rapidly through congregated facilities such as day-care, long term care and school environments. The virus can spread person-to-person, through contact with surfaces in the environment and through contaminated food and beverages.
Resources for Maine Residents:
- Norovirus fact sheet (PDF)
- Federal CDC Norovirus
- Norovirus on cruise ships
- US EPA guidance on cleaning agents for norovirus (PDF)
Resources for Healthcare Providers:
- Norovirus Outbreak Surveillance Reports 2011 (PDF) | 2012 (PDF) | 2013 (PDF) | 2014 (PDF) | 2015 (PDF)
- Maine CDC Norovirus Outbreak Guidance for Long Term Care (Word)
- Maine CDC Norovirus Outbreak Checklist (Word)
- CDC Updated Norovirus Outbreak Management and Disease Prevention Guidelines 2011 (PDF)
- Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory - Sample Submission
- Federal CDC - Norovirus in Health Care Settings
- Norovirus in Healthcare Facilities Fact Sheet (PDF)
- CDC HICPAC Guideline (PDF) for the Prevention and Control of Norovirus Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Healthcare Settings
