This is a good callout, and it is true that most hand sanitizers are not effective against norovirus.
However, at the risk of sounding like an advertiser which is not my intent, there are some higher grade sanitizers out there that do kill norovirus. One is called “Prime Defense” and was originally developed for cruise ships and restaurants where norovirus outbreaks are a major concern. Companies are not allowed to advertise kill of specific pathogens like norovirus for products regulated by the FDA, hence why it is not advertised as killing norovirus (hand sanitizer is an over-the-counter drug regulated by FDA).
Washing your hands properly with soap and water is still an effective way to reduce risk of norovirus.
I see way too many people just squirting hand sanitizer on themselves instead of actually washing their hands. Which, does NOT kill norovirus.
Use soap and water and scrub your filthy hands. It’s the most basic hygiene.
This is a good callout, and it is true that most hand sanitizers are not effective against norovirus.
However, at the risk of sounding like an advertiser which is not my intent, there are some higher grade sanitizers out there that do kill norovirus. One is called “Prime Defense” and was originally developed for cruise ships and restaurants where norovirus outbreaks are a major concern. Companies are not allowed to advertise kill of specific pathogens like norovirus for products regulated by the FDA, hence why it is not advertised as killing norovirus (hand sanitizer is an over-the-counter drug regulated by FDA).
Washing your hands properly with soap and water is still an effective way to reduce risk of norovirus.