It is true that handgel does not work against Norovirus (winter vomiting bug).  I remember reading this in hospitals in the past by the basin and soap and handgel as you walked into a ward.  That is why there is such a fuss about people washing their hands well.  Unfortunately that is not always very easy as you go into and out of hospitals - where you often  only see handgel.  If you have been ill with something like this you should wait 48 hours before visiting anyone in hospital.  Note what it says about cleaning surfaces and bedding and clothing (and remember doorhandles and loo handles). Here is some Norovirus info: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/norovirus I suppose they will keep curtains drawn around a bed with a notice pinned across the way in. You can often tell someone who has worked in a hospital by the way that they wash their hands - AND dry them (no patting them dry on the back of your trousers!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGJNspLRdrc

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Topic	Date Posted	Posted By
Norovirus Ashford and Chertsey	30/01/20 07:44:00	Nicholas Beard
Re:Norovirus Ashford and Chertsey	30/01/20 23:42:00	Christopher Gillie
Re:Re:Norovirus Ashford and Chertsey	31/01/20 09:20:00	Nicholas Beard
Re:Re:Re:Norovirus Ashford and Chertsey	31/01/20 12:11:00	Philippa Bond
Re: You are asked NOT to take Norovirus to  the GP's surgery - call them!	31/01/20 13:46:00	Philippa Bond
Re:  Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases	11/02/20 16:22:00	Philippa Bond
Re:Re:  Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases	11/02/20 17:26:00	Jennifer Selig

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