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Is there any place that doesn't have norovirus outbreak problems?
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Places w/o people: If there are humans around, then norovirus infections are possible. It is a highly contagious illness causing vomiting and diarrhea. Good hygiene is essential to minimize spread. Here is a link to the cdc website on the virus: http://www.Cdc.Gov/norovirus/index.Html.
Answered 8/16/2017
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